Schafer Educational Trust
Preselected recipients only
Schafer Educational Trust is a private foundation in Wapello, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. 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$1,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$89,268
Giving in 2025 was the same as $1,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,000 | 1 | $74,867 |
| 2024 | $1,500 | 1 | $80,181 |
| 2025 | $1,500 | 1 | $89,268 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Schafer Educational Trust 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 Schafer Educational Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Education | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Matthews
- Laurie Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Schafer Educational Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schafer Educational Trust give?
$1,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Schafer Educational Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Rebecca Matthews (Trustee) and Laurie Thompson (Trustee).
What does Schafer Educational Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.