The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 86-0553890 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5.5M
Organizations funded127
Typical grant$900
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General funds | $819,487 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | General funds | $817,487 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | General funds | $816,988 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General funds | $816,988 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General funds | $816,987 |
| St Benedict Monastery | Snowmass, CO | General funds | $816,987 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | General funds | $410,994 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse | Mount Airy, MD | General funds | $7,500 |
| Castleton Ranch | Lancaster, CA | General funds | $5,055 |
| Hooves and Paws Animal Rescue | Pueblo, CO | General funds | $4,600 |
| Orphan Acres | Viola, ID | General funds | $4,000 |
| Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue | Dansville, MI | General funds | $4,000 |
| Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue | Westminster, MD | General funds | $3,800 |
| Animal Recovery Mission | Miami Beach, FL | General funds | $3,750 |
| Animal's Angels | Westminster, MD | General funds | $3,500 |
| Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary | Pueblo, CO | General funds | $3,500 |
| Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue | Caliente, CA | General funds | $3,000 |
| Lost Meadows Mule Refuge | San Angelo, TX | General funds | $3,000 |
| Guardians of Rescue | Merrifield, VA | General funds | $2,950 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | General funds | $2,550 |
| Smiling Dogs Farm | Wharton, TX | General funds | $2,521 |
| Four Corners Equine Rescue | Pueblo, CO | General funds | $2,500 |
| Redwings Horse Sanctuary | Paso Robles, CA | General funds | $2,500 |
| Save-A-Pet USA | Port Jefferson Station, NY | General funds | $2,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General funds | $2,250 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General funds | $2,250 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Pueblo, CO | General funds | $2,200 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Inc | San Angelo, TX | General funds | $2,010 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General funds | $2,000 |
| International Conservation Caucus Foundation | Washington, DC | General funds | $2,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | General funds | $2,000 |
| National Greyhound Foundation | Homosassa, FL | General funds | $2,000 |
| Speak Up for Horses | Demossville, KY | General funds | $2,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | General funds | $1,800 |
| Noah's Lost Ark | Berlin Center, OH | General funds | $1,750 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | Freeport, FL | General funds | $1,500 |
| Dreamchaser Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation | Peoria, AZ | General funds | $1,500 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | Ocala, FL | General funds | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Horses | Alvin, TX | General funds | $1,500 |
| Irc (International Rescue) | New York, NY | General funds | $1,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale, AZ | General funds | $1,500 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | General funds | $1,500 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Phoenix, AZ | General funds | $1,500 |
| Reservation Animal Rescue | Phoenix, AZ | General funds | $1,500 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | General funds | $1,400 |
| Eco Exotic Animal Rescue | Hagerstown, MD | General funds | $1,300 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | General funds | $1,250 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Frederick, MD | General funds | $1,250 |
| Salvation Army | City of Industry, CA | General funds | $1,250 |
| Animal Equality | Los Angeles, CA | General funds | $1,200 |
| Project Hope | Millwood, VA | General funds | $1,200 |
| Ring Dog Rescue | Merrifield, VA | General funds | $1,200 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General funds | $1,150 |
| K9 Lifeline Rescue | Knoxville, TN | General funds | $1,100 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General funds | $1,070 |
| Diocese of Phx-Cda | Phoenix, AZ | General funds | $1,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Fransisco, CA | General funds | $1,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona - 895 | Tempe, AZ | General funds | $1,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona - 915 | Tempe, AZ | General funds | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Phoenix, AZ | General funds | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 127 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,466,794 | 127 |
| 2024 | $198,713 | 137 |
| 2023 | $199,494 | 140 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631209349102568
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0553890
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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