Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation

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Mission

To predominantly support qualified Jewish organizations and charities throughout the United States.

Annual application deadlines

May 1

Program areas

Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human Services
Public/society benefit
Religion

States served

All

Other limitations

There are no program limitations; however, the Foundation predominantly supports qualified Jewish organizations and charities throughout the United States.

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

The Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation awards grants predominantly to qualified Jewish organizations and charities exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes located in the United States.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round, but must be submitted by May 1 to be considered at the annual grant meeting that occurs in June.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.  Grant decisions are generally communicated by July for applications received by the deadline.

Required agreement and reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

Foundation Information

The Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation was established by Dennis Schuman of Laguna Beach, CA.

Mr. Schuman died in October 2013, but his legacy of giving will continue through his foundation for many years to come. 

Mission

To predominantly support qualified Jewish organizations and charities throughout the United States.

Annual application deadlines

May 1

Program areas

Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human Services
Public/society benefit
Religion

States served

All

Other limitations

There are no program limitations; however, the Foundation predominantly supports qualified Jewish organizations and charities throughout the United States.

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

The Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation awards grants predominantly to qualified Jewish organizations and charities exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes located in the United States.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round, but must be submitted by May 1 to be considered at the annual grant meeting that occurs in June.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.  Grant decisions are generally communicated by July for applications received by the deadline.

Required agreement and reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

Foundation Information

The Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation was established by Dennis Schuman of Laguna Beach, CA.

Mr. Schuman died in October 2013, but his legacy of giving will continue through his foundation for many years to come. 

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