Schaefer Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Schaefer Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$58,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $53,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $56,363 | 11 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $53,000 | 10 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 10 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Schaefer 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 Schaefer Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 8 | $51,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House of Charities | Program support | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross SW Wi | Support badger chpt and | $12,000 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran Church | Program support | $10,000 |
| Sun Prairie Food Pantry | Program support | $6,000 |
| Shelter From the Storm Ministries | Program support | $5,000 |
| Tunnels 2 Towers Fdn | Program support | $5,000 |
| Agrace Foundation | Program support | $3,000 |
| Fisher House of Milwaukee | Program support | $2,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Hope to Others | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Schaefer
Questions people ask
Does Schaefer Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schaefer Family Charitable Trust give?
$58,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Schaefer Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists John Schaefer (Trustee).
What does Schaefer Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.