Shulman-rochambeau Charitable Foundation

EIN 27-4383482 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in IL, MI, PR +9
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Shulman-rochambeau Charitable Foundation based in IL paid 27 grants totaling $274.1K to 27 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included SHATTERED GLOBE THEATRE COMPANY, CHICAGO FILM ARCHIVE, and CHIKAMING OPEN LANDS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$48,681
Giving (latest yr)
$274,062
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
27
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Shattered Globe Theatre Company$100,000
  • Chicago Film Archive$50,625
  • Chikaming Open Lands$50,000
  • American Writers Museum$20,000
  • Brown University$10,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$185,625 · 9 grants
  • Michigan$52,500 · 4 grants
  • PR$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Georgia$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Indiana$6,000 · 2 grants
  • Colorado$2,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (27)

Shattered Globe Theatre Company
Chicago, IL
General Support
$100,000
Chicago Film Archive
Chicago, IL
General Support
$50,625
Chikaming Open Lands
Sawyer, MI
General Support
$50,000
American Writers Museum
Chicago, IL
General Support
$20,000
Brown University
Providence, PR
General Support
$10,000
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Atlanta, GA
General Support
$10,000
Porchlight Music Theatre
Chicago, IL
General Support
$5,000
Michiana Humane Society & Spca
Michigan City, IN
General Support
$5,000
Aclu of Illinois
Chicago, IL
General Support
$4,500
American Indian College Fund
Denver, CO
General Support
$2,500
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Chicago, IL
General Support
$2,500
Haiti School Fundst Paul & the Redeemer
Chicago, IL
General Support
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Shulman-rochambeau Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Shulman-rochambeau Charitable Foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $274.1K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include SHATTERED GLOBE THEATRE COMPANY, CHICAGO FILM ARCHIVE, CHIKAMING OPEN LANDS, among 27 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Shulman-rochambeau Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Shulman-rochambeau Charitable Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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