Shaffer Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Shaffer Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $609,750 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$609,750
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $581,500 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $581,500 | 14 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $609,750 | 15 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
Shaffer 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 Shaffer Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $609,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $125,000 |
| St Luke's Hospital | Unrestricted use by donee | $50,000 |
| New Bethany Ministries | Unrestricted use by donee | $35,000 |
| Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $25,000 |
| The Arc | Unrestricted use by donee | $20,000 |
| The Children's Home of Easton | Unrestricted use by donee | $20,000 |
| Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted use by donee | $20,000 |
| Cadc of Bethlehem | Unrestricted use by donee | $20,000 |
| Bishop's Annual Appeal | Unrestricted use by donee | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals Eastern Pa | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | Unrestricted use by donee | $7,500 |
| Miller-Keystone Blood Center | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,250 |
| Lehigh Valley Summerbridge | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Stephen's Place | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rose Shaffer
- David Shaffer
- Susan Shaffer
Questions people ask
Does Shaffer Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shaffer Family Charitable Trust give?
$609,750 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Shaffer Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Rose Shaffer (Trustee), David Shaffer (Trustee) and Susan Shaffer (Trustee).
What does Shaffer Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.