Private foundation · EIN 88-6221748 · Fort Wayne, Indiana

Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr

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: 34 grants paid, $2.9M total, median $50K. 91% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$2.9M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IN
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$91M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ball State University FndMuncie, INPerforming arts center$1.0M
Indiana Public Radio Ball State UniversityMuncie, INRadio transmitter replacement$150K
Animal Rescue FundMuncie, INBuilding expenses$125K
Community Foundation of MuncieMuncie, INGrantmaking$100K
KidsaveCulver City, CAOperating support$100K
Muncie Civic TheaterMuncie, INOperating support$100K
Second Helpings IncIndianapolis, INOperating support$100K
The Villages of IndianaIndianapolis, INOperating support$100K
Wheeler Mission MinistriesIndianapolis, INOperating support$100K
The Indianapolis FoundationIndianapolis, INGrantmaking$90K
91 PlaceIndianapolis, INOperating support$50K
Children's Organ Transplant AssocBloomington, INOperating support$50K
Community Foundation of MuncieMuncie, INShared services space$50K
Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, COOperating support$50K
Exodus RefugeeIndianapolis, INOperating support$50K
Give a Note FoundationCarmel, INOperating support$50K
Greater Indianapolis Literacy LeagueIndianapolis, INOperating support$50K
Heart of Indiana United WayMuncie, INOperating support$50K
Hillcroft ServicesMuncie, INOperating support$50K
Indiana Youth GroupIndianapolis, INOperating support$50K
Joy's HouseIndianapolis, INOperating support$50K
Orchestra IndianaMuncie, INOperating support$50K
People and Animal Learning ServicesBloomington, INOperating support$50K
Refugee Alliance of Delaware CountyMuncie, INOperating support$50K
YMCAMuncie, INCapital support$50K
Zionsville Park FoundationZionsville, INOperating support$50K
Masterworks ChoraleMuncie, INOperating support$30K
Animal Rescue FundMuncie, INOperating support$25K
Indianapolis Children's ChoirIndianapolis, INOperating support$25K
Mile High Labrador Retriever MissionBroomfield, COOperating support$25K
91 PlaceIndianapolis, INFundraising consultant$20K
People and Animal Learning ServicesBloomington, INDementia pilot program$10K
The Indianapolis FoundationIndianapolis, INOperating support$10K
Soup Kitchen of MuncieMuncie, INGold sponsorship$5,000

By state: Indiana 31 · California 1 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, administered in care of Michael T Flood- Co-Trustee, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr 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 Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.9M across 34 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr give?

Indiana (31 grants), California (1 grants), Colorado (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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