Private foundation · EIN 82-4339510 · Madison, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Schaefer Family Charitable Trust

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: 10 grants paid, $58K total, median $5,000. 80% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$58K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ronald McDonald House of CharitiesMadison, WIProgram support$12K
American Red Cross Sw WiMadison, WISupport badger chpt and$12K
Our Saviors Lutheran ChurchSun Prairie, WIProgram support$10K
Sun Prairie Food PantrySun Prairie, WIProgram support$6,000
Shelter From the Storm MinistriesSun Prairie, WIProgram support$5,000
Tunnels 2 Towers FdnCookeville, TNProgram support$5,000
Agrace FoundationMadison, WIProgram support$3,000
Fisher House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIProgram support$2,000
Folds of Honor FoundationOwasso, OKProgram support$2,000
Hope to OthersSun Prairie, WIProgram support$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 8 · Tennessee 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Schaefer Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of First Business, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Schaefer Family Charitable Trust 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 Schaefer Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $58K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Schaefer Family Charitable Trust give?

Wisconsin (8 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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