Stephen A & Nina B Schafer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen A & Nina B Schafer Foundation is a private foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,650 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,800. 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$11,650
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,800
- Assets$517,616
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14,986 the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $14,986 | 13 | $479,744 |
| 2024 | $11,650 | 12 | $517,616 |
How to apply
Stephen A & Nina B Schafer Foundation 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 Stephen A & Nina B Schafer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $7,050 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $1,200 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,100 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Am | General operat-ing purposesof Synagogue | $3,800 |
| Free Library of Phila | General operat-ing purposes of library | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 | Operations | $1,250 |
| St Thomas Hebrew Congregation | General operat-ing purposes ofSynagogue | $1,200 |
| Hias | General operat-ing purposes of organization | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Frost Place | General operat-ing purposes | $1,000 |
| Congregation Beth Emeth | Operation | $1,000 |
| Whyy | Operations | $500 |
| Connecticut College | College operations | $100 |
| Norwich Public Library | Operations | $100 |
| National Resource Defense Council | Operations | $100 |
| Singerly Fire Co | Operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Nina Schafer
Questions people ask
Does Stephen A & Nina B Schafer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen A & Nina B Schafer Foundation give?
$11,650 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Stephen A & Nina B Schafer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nina Schafer (Pres).
What does Stephen A & Nina B Schafer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.