Francis W & Marietta Schaefer Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Francis W & Marietta Schaefer Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Jefferson City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$22,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,500 the year before.
83% 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 | $15,500 | 15 | $445,054 |
| 2024 | $21,500 | 15 | $800,033 |
| 2025 | $22,500 | 20 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Francis W & Marietta Schaefer Foundation 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 Francis W & Marietta Schaefer Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 19 | $22,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loose Creek Community Club | For maintenance and repairs for community center | $5,000 |
| St Marys School | Endowment for needs | $1,500 |
| St Anthony of Padua | Maintenance and upkeep of cemetery | $1,500 |
| Individual | For technology fund for school | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2025 scholarship recipient | $1,000 |
| Westphalia Fire Dept | Help for fire dept needs | $500 |
| Childrens Hospital U of Mo | Grant for needs to childrens hospital | $500 |
| Individual | Grant for childrens hospital needs | $500 |
| Individual | $500 | |
| Childrens Med Research | Grant to aid research | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Central Bank Trustee
Questions people ask
Does Francis W & Marietta Schaefer Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Francis W & Marietta Schaefer Foundation Trust give?
$22,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Francis W & Marietta Schaefer Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Central Bank Trustee (Trustee).
What does Francis W & Marietta Schaefer Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.