Henry O Schaefer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry O Schaefer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Roanoke, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$27,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $28,000 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 | $31,250 | 16 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $27,500 | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Henry O Schaefer Family 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 Henry O Schaefer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 9 | $16,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Foundation of Recovery | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Grand Isle Rescue | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Teachers of Promise | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| American Fdn for Suicide Prevention | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Grand Isle Fire Department | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Scholarship funding. | $1,000 |
| Toph Foundation | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Center Foundation | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Haiti Educational Foundation | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| World Parrot Trust | Macaw conservation in Honduras | $1,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Old Spokes Home | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Champlain Islands Food Shelf | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| The Josh Pallotta Fund | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Pi Beta Phi Foundation | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $500 |
| South Burlington High School | Scholarship funding | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry R Schaefer
- Thomas Schaefer
- Peter Schaefer
Questions people ask
Does Henry O Schaefer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry O Schaefer Family Foundation give?
$27,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Henry O Schaefer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry R Schaefer (Director), Thomas Schaefer (Director) and Peter Schaefer (Director).
What does Henry O Schaefer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.