How to apply
Application available on website (www.shaferfoundation.org) Contact: Tammy Phillips, Po Box 1408, Muncie, in, 7657415506, TPHILLIPS@SHAFERFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: December 1, march 1, june 1, september 1 Restrictions: Limited to organizations primarily in delaware county, indiana & traverse city, michigan; support charitable fields of arts, culture, education, environment, health, human services, community affairs
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State University FoundationMuncie, IN | Payment 3 of 5 performing arts | $50K |
| YMCA of MuncieMuncie, IN | Capital campaign | $50K |
| Shafer Leadership AcademyMuncie, IN | Payment 3 of 3 | $45K |
| Greater Muncie Indiana Habitat for HumanityMuncie, IN | 2024 housing program | $40K |
| Muncie Children's MuseumMuncie, IN | Capital campaign4th quarter holiday programming | $40K |
| Cornerstone Center for the ArtsMuncie, IN | Operations/staffing | $30K |
| Muncie Civic TheatreMuncie, IN | Page to stage program | $30K |
| Cardinal GreenwayMuncie, IN | Operations | $20K |
| Heart of Indiana United WayMuncie, IN | Road to reading | $20K |
| Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MI | Endowment phyllis c shafer & virginia b ball | $20K |
| Motivate Our MindsMuncie, IN | After school programming | $20K |
| Second Harvest Food BankMuncie, IN | Operation full pack (veterans, seniors, families) | $20K |
| YWCA of MuncieMuncie, IN | Emergency shelter/cots stay program | $15K |
| Nonprofit Support NetworkMuncie, IN | Training | $12K |
| American Red CrossMuncie, IN | Home fire campaign | $10K |
| Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County IncMuncie, IN | 2024 funders forum | $5,000 |
| Masterworks ChoraleMuncie, IN | Valentine's day concert | $5,000 |
By state: Indiana 16 · Michigan 1
About this foundation
The@hamer D and Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Muncie, Indiana, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The@hamer D and Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application available on website (www.shaferfoundation.org) Deadlines: December 1, march 1, june 1, september 1.
How much does The@hamer D and Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $432K across 17 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does The@hamer D and Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust give?
Indiana (16 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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