George & Betty Schaefer Foundation
Accepts applications
George & Betty Schaefer Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,600 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,600
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,400 the year before.
50% 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 | $5,400 | 1 | $879,805 |
| 2024 | $10,400 | 2 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $43,600 | 4 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michelle Clemons 38 Fountain Sq Plaza MD 1090VD, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 534-2471 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What George & Betty Schaefer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $40,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Inner City Schools Education Fund | Project/program support | $25,000 |
| Best Point Education | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mother Teresa Catholic Elem School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Unbound | Project/program support | $3,600 |
Officers and trustees
- George A Schaefer Jr
- Betty Ann Schaefer
- George A Schaefer III
Questions people ask
Does George & Betty Schaefer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George & Betty Schaefer Foundation give?
$43,600 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs George & Betty Schaefer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George A Schaefer Jr (Trustee), Betty Ann Schaefer (Trustee) and George A Schaefer III (Trustee).
What does George & Betty Schaefer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.