Tillie and Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 91-6196855 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BANK OF AMERICA CO JAN JACOBS |
|---|---|
| Address | 4004 KRUSE WAY PL FL 2, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035 |
| Phone | 2063582494 |
| wa.grantmaking@ustrust.com | |
| Form and materials | ONLINE www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 15 |
| Restrictions | SEATTLE & PUGET SOUND AREAS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple de Hirsch Sinai | Seattle, WA | Education & outreach for | $95,000 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Fostering scholars; | $87,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Support for shemanski | $60,000 |
| Givat Haviva Educational Foundation | New York, NY | Education for a shared | $25,000 |
| Nw Immigrant Rights Project | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Union of Reformed Judaism | New York, NY | Urj camp kalsman | $25,000 |
| College Success Foundation | Issaquah, WA | Leadership 1000 scholarship | $15,000 |
| Hillel at the University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Uw counseling & wellness | $15,000 |
| Westside Baby | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $12,500 |
| The Sophia Way | Bellevue, WA | Bringing hope to homeless | $10,000 |
| Backpack Brigade | Seattle, WA | Purchase food for weekend | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish County | Seattle, WA | Support passage point | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Seattle | Seattle, WA | Support dvora kids club | $10,000 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Mockingbird Society | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Assn Washington State | Mercer Island, WA | Support for student access | $10,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | Seattle, WA | Assist with funeral & | $9,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Seattle, WA | Cbs ozerim teen leadership | $8,000 |
| Dress for Success Seattle | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Minyan Ohr Chadash | Seattle, WA | Support scholar in | $5,000 |
| Pathst to Understandng | Lynnwood, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Teen Feed | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Seattle | Seattle, WA | Support for operation | $550 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $468,050 | 23 |
| 2024 | $434,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $418,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602109349100230
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6196855
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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