The Schaefer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Schaefer Foundation is a private foundation in Ponte Verda Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,570 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27,570
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$544,940
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $37,845 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,845 | 51 | $534,742 |
| 2024 | $27,570 | 59 | $544,940 |
How to apply
The Schaefer 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.
What The Schaefer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $10,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $8,895 |
| New York | 5 | $2,800 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,200 |
| California | 3 | $1,125 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1,100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dog's Inc Dog's Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Most Blessed Sacrament Church Most Blessed Sacrament Church | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Best Friends Animal Society | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Animal Rescue League Animal Rescue League | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Aspen Rhoads Research Foundation Aspen Rhoads Research Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boyertown Community Library Boyertown Community Library | Educational | $1,000 |
| Daughters of Wisdom Daughters of Wisdom | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Delaware Canal Friends of the Delaware Canal | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Washington Crossing Park Friends of Washington Crossing Park | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School Holy Family Catholic School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Queen of Peace Queen of Peace | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Samaritan's Purse | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children Shriner's Hospitals for Children | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital St Jude Children's Hospital | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Trevor Project Trevor Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
| UNICEF UNICEF | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rylies Rescue Rylies Rescue | Charitable | $800 |
| Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve | Charitable | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $500 |
| Hands to Love Hands to Love | Charitable | $500 |
| Paws of War Paws of War | Charitable | $500 |
| Safety Net Sanctuary Safety Net Sanctuary | Charitable | $500 |
| Univ of Alabama Hand and Upper Extr Univ of Alabama Hand and Upper Extremity | Educational | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund World Wildlife Fund | Charitable | $500 |
| 25th Infantry Division Scholarship 25th Infantry Division Scholarship Fund | Educational | $250 |
| Consumer Reports Consumer Reports | Charitable | $250 |
| Disable American Veterans Disabled American Veterans | Charitable | $250 |
| Oak Hall School Oak Hall School | Educational | $250 |
| Ransom Everglades School Fund Ransom Everglades School Fund | Educational | $250 |
| Salvation Army of Palm Beach Salvation Army of Palm Beach | Charitable | $250 |
| University of Miami University of Miami | Educational | $250 |
| Bucks Beautiful Bucks Beautiful | Charitable | $200 |
| Eastern Berks Fire Dept Eastern Berks Fire Dept | Charitable | $200 |
| National Park Foundation National Park Foundation | Charitable | $200 |
| Northwestern Therapy Dogs Northwestern Therapy Dogs | Charitable | $200 |
| Wildlands Conservancy Wildlands Conservancy | Charitable | $200 |
| White House White House | Charitable | $125 |
| Bally Community Ambulance Bally Community Ambulance | Charitable | $120 |
| American Veterinary Medical Assoc American Veterinary Medical Assoc | Charitable | $100 |
| Artsquest Artsquest | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr JB Schaefer Jr
- William C Schaefer
- Terry A Thompson
- Joseph H Schaefer
- Jana K Bovino
- Mimi Armstrong
Questions people ask
Does The Schaefer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Schaefer Foundation give?
$27,570 in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs The Schaefer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr JB Schaefer Jr (President), William C Schaefer (Treasurer), Terry A Thompson (Trustee) and Joseph H Schaefer (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Schaefer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and faith communities.