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Victor B Scheffer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Langley, Washington · EIN 912039099

Victor B Scheffer Foundation is a private foundation in Langley, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0005$143,849
2024$12,5005$153,818

How to apply

Victor B Scheffer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Victor B Scheffer Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington5$12,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Whale Museum
Friday Harbor, WA
Education about whales$2,500
Orca Network
Freeland, WA
Education about whales$2,500
Whidbey Watershed Stewards
Langley, WA
Education$2,500
Port of Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor, WA
Aquarium upkeep$2,500
Sound Water Stewards of Island Coun
Freeland, WA
Education$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Victor B Scheffer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Victor B Scheffer Foundation give?

$12,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Victor B Scheffer Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Linda Irvine (President), Jill Scheffer (Vice President), Julia Scheffer (Treasurer) and Nicole Luce (Secretary).

What does Victor B Scheffer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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