Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Muncie, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $432,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$432,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $449,400 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $449,400 | 18 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $432,000 | 17 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tammy Phillips PO Box 1408, Muncie, IN 47308 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (765) 741-5506, tphillips@shaferfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Application available on website (www.shaferfoundation.org) |
| Deadlines | December 1, march 1, june 1, september 1 |
| Restrictions | Limited to organizations primarily in Delaware county, Indiana & traverse city, Michigan; support charitable fields of arts, culture, education, environment, health, human services, community affairs |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 16 | $412,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State University Foundation | Payment 3 of 5 performing arts | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Muncie | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | Payment 3 of 3 | $45,000 |
| Greater Muncie Indiana Habitat for Humanity | 2024 housing program | $40,000 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | Capital campaign4th quarter holiday programming | $40,000 |
| Cornerstone Center for the Arts | Operations/staffing | $30,000 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre | Page to stage program | $30,000 |
| Cardinal Greenway | Operations | $20,000 |
| Heart of Indiana United Way | Road to reading | $20,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Endowment phyllis c shafer & virginia b ball | $20,000 |
| Motivate Our Minds | After school programming | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Operation full pack (veterans, seniors, families) | $20,000 |
| YWCA of Muncie | Emergency shelter/cots stay program | $15,000 |
| Nonprofit Support Network | Training | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Home fire campaign | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | 2024 funders forum | $5,000 |
| Masterworks Chorale | Valentine's day concert | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry L Walker
- Christopher D Fancher
- Kenneth R Briner
- Ray L Chambers
- Jon H Moll
- Andrew Dawson
- Kevin Woehler
Questions people ask
Does Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1, march 1, june 1, september 1.
How much does Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$432,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Terry L Walker (Trustee, Chairman and Pres), Christopher D Fancher (Trustee, Secretary), Kenneth R Briner (Trustee, Treasurer) and Ray L Chambers (Trustee, Second Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.