Jack M Shaffer Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jack M Shaffer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$14,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$33,716
Giving in 2025 was the same as $14,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,000 | 11 | $18,784 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 10 | $26,269 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 10 | $33,716 |
How to apply
Jack M Shaffer Charitable 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 Jack M Shaffer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nate Golub
Questions people ask
Does Jack M Shaffer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack M Shaffer Charitable Trust give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jack M Shaffer Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Nate Golub (Trustee).
What does Jack M Shaffer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.