Foundations that fund organizations in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Schaefferstown nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $54K to Schaefferstown organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Schaefferstown around $12K. 5 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Schaefferstown
- $54K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in PA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Schaefferstown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sallie Lauser Irrev Tr Fbo St Pauls 33v004017 | Lancaster, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Care, upkeep, and |
| May Spitler Trust 31v065012 | Lancaster, PA | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Operations/capital/benevole |
| Peter Horst Tr UW Fbo Historic Schaeff | Lancaster, PA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Maintain & improve |
| Houser Family Foundation | Lebanon, PA | 2 | $4,661 | $2,330 | Preselected only | Qualified activities |
| Header Family Foundation | Richland, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund purpose |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania?
Sallie Lauser Irrev Tr Fbo St Pauls 33v004017, May Spitler Trust 31v065012, Peter Horst Tr UW Fbo Historic Schaeff, Houser Family Foundation, Header Family Foundation reported grants to Schaefferstown organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Schaefferstown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.