Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable
Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable is a private foundation, based in Green Bay, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $88K.
Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable at a glance
In short: Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable gave $89K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,888
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,444
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,444
- Total assets
- $1,392,179
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church of Neenah Laurie Stafford Finance Manager ($44K). Together the top 2 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2021) to $93K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church of Neenah Laurie Stafford Finance Manager Neenah, WI | Program Support | $44,444 |
| Covey Inc Oshkosh, WI | Public Support | $44,444 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,392,179 | $96,653 | $101,708 | $88,888 | 2 | $91,595 | $88,202 | $98,395 |
| 2024 | $1,394,670 | $105,086 | $95,661 | $84,360 | 2 | $86,896 | $97,098 | $91,425 |
| 2023 | $1,387,794 | $80,364 | $104,459 | $93,258 | 2 | $95,672 | $72,896 | $86,773 |
| 2022 | $1,416,122 | $98,247 | $105,165 | $92,298 | 2 | $94,987 | $89,975 | $95,947 |
| 2021 | $1,428,381 | $93,418 | $93,702 | $82,676 | 2 | — | $84,936 | $94,895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable's only listed officer is Associated Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Associated Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $11K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Associated Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable
How much does Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable give each year?
Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable gave $89K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 2 grants.
How large is Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable?
Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable operate?
Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable's EIN?
Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6632879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Ernest & Viola Schaefer Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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