Schlaepfer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schlaepfer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $775,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$775,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $568,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,000 | 2 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $568,000 | 4 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $775,000 | 4 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Schlaepfer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Schlaepfer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | $500,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Pocock Rowing Foundation | Foster health, leadership, community engagement | $400,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Fund everglades restoration with abundant freshwater | $250,000 |
| St Thomas School | Sustain excellence, passion, and dedication of the educators | $100,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Elevate people from poverty | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter P Schlaepfer
- Lesli A Schlaepfer
- Walter Andrew Schlaepfer
- Christopher Phillip Schlaepfer
- Julia Nicole Schlaepfer
Questions people ask
Does Schlaepfer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schlaepfer Family Foundation give?
$775,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs Schlaepfer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter P Schlaepfer (President), Lesli A Schlaepfer (Secretary), Walter Andrew Schlaepfer (Board Member) and Christopher Phillip Schlaepfer (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Schlaepfer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.