Shafer Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Shafer Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$78,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $80,500 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,000 | 23 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $80,500 | 21 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $78,000 | 20 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Shafer Family 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 Shafer Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $78,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Home of Easton Children's Home of Easton | For purpose of compassionate care fd | $8,000 |
| Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Co Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Co | For support of fire services | $7,000 |
| Epworth United Methodist Church Epworth United Methodist Church | For church assistance programs | $6,000 |
| Masonic Charities Fund Masonic Charities Fund | For purpose of compassionate care fd | $5,000 |
| Masonic Charities Fund Masonic Charities Fund | For compassionate care fund | $5,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church St John's Lutheran Church | For church assistance programs | $5,000 |
| The State Theatre the State Theatre | For community theatre programs | $5,000 |
| Moravian Village of Bethlehem Moravian Village of Bethlehem | For senior assistance programs | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Assoc of Bethlehem Visiting Nurse Assoc of Bethlehem | For purpose of senior care programs | $5,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Zoo Lehigh Valley Zoo | For purpose of zoo programs | $4,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Meals of Wheels | For the benefit of senior assistance | $4,000 |
| St Luke's School of Nursing St Luke's School of Nursing | For nursing education programs | $4,000 |
| Flint Hill Farm Educational Center Flint Hill Farm Educational Center | For educational farm programs | $3,000 |
| Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | For pediatric compassionate care | $3,000 |
| Artsquest Artsquest | For artistic educational programs | $2,500 |
| Equi-Librium Equi-Librium | For purpose of equine therapy prog | $2,000 |
| Special Recreation Services Inc Special Recreation Services Inc | For purpose of community assistance | $2,000 |
| Project of Easton Project of Easton | For purpose of educational programs | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra | For purpose of musical programs | $1,000 |
| Rajah Temple Complex Rajah Temple Complex | For church assistance programs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda L Shafer
- Dolores E Shafer
- Bruce B Shafer
- Susan E Bartholomew
Questions people ask
Does Shafer Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shafer Family Charitable Trust give?
$78,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Shafer Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda L Shafer (Trustee), Dolores E Shafer (Trustee), Bruce B Shafer (Trustee) and Susan E Bartholomew (Trustee).
What does Shafer Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, faith communities and education.