Private foundation · EIN 46-4522783 · Shelbyville, Kentucky · Religion

Schaeffer Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $54K total, median $1,000. 61% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$54K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in KY
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
America's Kids BelongLoveland, COTo further the goals of this charity$20K
Holy Angels AcademyLouisville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$10K
Corpus Christi Classical AcademyShelbyville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$5,000
Notre Dame PrioryShelbyville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$4,500
Ssvm MissionsPhiladelphia, PATo further the goals of this charity$3,150
Little WayLouisville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$2,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GATo further the goals of this charity$2,000
Holy Family RadioLouisville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$1,000
Family Renewal ProjectLouisville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$1,000
Franciscan Friars of the RenewalBronx, NYTo further the goals of this charity$1,000
Catholic Services AppealLouisville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$1,000
Center for Client SafetyLouisville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$1,000
St Vincent DepaulLouisville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$500
Little Sisters of the PoorLouisville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$500
Couple to Couple LeagueCincinnati, OHTo further the goals of this chairty$500
Students for LifeFredericksburg, VATo further the goals of this charity$250
Tunnel to the TowersStaten Island, NYTo further the goals of this charity$200
Southwest CenterLouisville, KYTo further the goals of this charity$200

By state: Kentucky 11 · Colorado 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Georgia 1 · New York 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Schaeffer Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Shelbyville, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Schaeffer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Schaeffer Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $54K across 18 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Schaeffer Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (11 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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