Private foundation · EIN 80-0964556 · Templeton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shaffer Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $37K total, median $2,250. 70% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$37K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in CA
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Xl Ministries IncRoanoke, TXTo help churches train and equip their members to be leaders in their local church.$15K
Atascadero Bible ChurchAtascadero, CATo support its mission of serving the community through christian ministry, worship, discipleship, and outreach programs.$5,000
Rock Harbor ChurchBakersfield, CATo share jesus the messiah, making the gospel known cleary and faithfully to thouse around us.$5,000
Covenant Community ServicesBakersfield, CATo help restore lives and transform generations for current and former foster youth$2,500
For the ChildrenSanta Ana, CATo mobilize the local church to create life-changing moments for children who have experienced relational trauma.$2,500
MareBakersfield, CATo help manage social giving that inspires and creates lasting solutions to critical community needs.$2,000
Woods Humane SocietySan Luis Obispo, CATo support its mission of rescuing, sheltering, and adopting homeless animals, while promoting responsible pet ownership through education,…$1,500
CASA - SloAtlanta, GATo support and promote court-appoionted volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanen…$1,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLTo help wounded warriers find renewed purpose, build connections in her communities, and provide vital support to their families and caregi…$1,000
CASA of Kern CountyBakersfield, CATo speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children and youth in the juvenile court process by training volunteers to advocate…$1,000

By state: California 7 · Texas 1 · Georgia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Shaffer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Templeton, California, administered in care of Danny R Shaffer, 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 Shaffer Family 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 Shaffer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $37K across 10 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Shaffer Family Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Texas (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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