Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ithaca, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $271,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$271,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $167,275 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $138,000 | 12 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $167,275 | 16 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $271,500 | 15 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc 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 Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $222,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $49,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Welcomes Refugees Inc | To support refugees resettling in tompkins county | $65,000 |
| Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM) | To provide unmet needs to the poor, sick and elderly | $46,500 |
| Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County | To support the arts | $24,000 |
| Tioga County Boys & Girls Club Inc | To support childrens' activities | $20,000 |
| The Cherry Arts | To supports arts & entertainment | $15,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS | To support people diagnosed and families coping with als | $15,000 |
| Oars of Concord | To protect,improve & preserve waterways | $14,000 |
| Center for Transformative Action | To support positive social change | $12,000 |
| More Than Words | To provide young adults with job training | $10,000 |
| Opportunities Alternatives and Resources of Tompkins County Inc | To assist incarcerated individuals and their families | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place | To support women struggling with homelessness and poverty | $10,000 |
| Weave Community Inc | To support programs working toward a more inclusive and socially just society | $10,000 |
| Shared Kitchen - Ithaca | To support entrepreneurs and not-for-profits in the local food economy | $10,000 |
| Greater Ithaca Activities Center Inc | To support boxing program for youth and teens | $8,000 |
| Ithaca Underground | To support the arts | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcy C Schaeffer
- Kelsey Jane Gardner
- Leslie D Wagner
- James R Franz
- Andrea I Kabcenell
- Julie A Schaeffer
Questions people ask
Does Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc give?
$271,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcy C Schaeffer (Director, President), Kelsey Jane Gardner (Director, Treasurer), Leslie D Wagner (Director, Assistant Treasurer) and James R Franz (Director, Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, community development and arts and culture.