AI Summary
HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $570.2K in total grants paid to 15 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ANTIQUE BOAT MUSEUM
Clayton, NY
$255K
8%
SAVE THE RIVER INC
Clayton, NY
$202.5K
7%
HISTORIC DEERFIELD INC
Deerfield, MA
$197.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 27 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN?
No. HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN give?
HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Tennessee, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN make each year?
In 2025, HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $570 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN fund recently?
In 2025, HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ANTIQUE BOAT MUSEUM, SAVE THE RIVER INC, and HISTORIC DEERFIELD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN?
HELEN AND RITTER SHUMWAY FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.