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Letter format: Financial data, project objectives Contact: Michele Herald, 855 Webster Street Ste 200, Fort Wayne, in, 2604696311 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne PhilharmonicFort Wayne, IN | Capital campaign | $10K |
| Wells County Boys and Girls ClubBluffton, IN | Operating support | $10K |
| Community Harvest Food BankFort Wayne, IN | Operating support | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $6,250 |
| Acres Land TrustHuntertown, IN | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue FundMuncie, IN | Memorial gift | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big SistersFort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Children's ZooFort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 Health ClinicFort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Wells County FoundationBluffton, IN | Friends of bluffton shelter | $5,000 |
| YWCA Northeast IndianaFort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| National AquariumFort Wayne, IN | General support | $4,000 |
| TurnstoneFort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $4,000 |
| Healthier Moms and BabiesFort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Science CentralFort Wayne, IN | Science 4u program support | $3,000 |
| Sisters of ProvidenceSt Mary of the Woods, IN | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Bridge of Grace MinistryFort Wayne, IN | Seniors & children programs | $2,500 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social ServicesFort Wayne, IN | General support | $2,250 |
| Black Pine Animal SanctuaryAlbion, IN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Fort Wayne Community Schools FoundationFort Wayne, IN | "b instrumental" program support | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic ChurchBluffton, IN | Operating support | $2,000 |
About this foundation
Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, administered in care of Wells Fargo Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1962. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $97K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation give?
Indiana (21 grants), per its latest filing.
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