Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation
FREDRICK D & KAREN G SCHAUFELD FAMILY is a private foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and programs in areas including health, scholarships, performing arts, education, military and veteran bereavement support, and local news.
Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation gave $2.8M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), top state Maryland. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,809,293
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +37.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,232
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $3,935,374
- +69.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (21 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1101 Norwalk Street, Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: (336) 482-2444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johns Hopkins Medicine ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 141 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Maryland (37%), Virginia (33%), and New York (18%). Pennsylvania accounted for 6% and the District of Columbia for 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 40 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $121K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2023) to $3.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MD | Support to cure for prostate cancer in black men | $1,000,000 |
| United Way of Long Island Deer Park, NY | Funding of Various Scholarship Programs | $517,289 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation Vienna, VA | Funding for operations of the performing arts and the national park | $405,953 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (Taps) Arlington, VA | Support of programs providing resources to all those grieving death in the military or veteran community | $200,000 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | Fund a peer-mentoring program providing guidance and support to first year students | $100,000 |
| Claude Moore Opportunities Fairfax, VA | Support programs to increase academic competence and encourage leadership for under-resourced populations throughout Virginia | $100,000 |
| White House Historical Association Washington, DC | Funding for educational programs to enhance the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the white house | $85,000 |
| James Logan Elementary School Philadelphia, PA | Funding for 185 bikes, helmets and locks for graduation on wheels | $53,335 |
| All Ages Read Together (Aart) Leesburg, VA | Support for education - sponsorship of site offering a completely free preschool experience for families who would otherwise go without. | $47,187 |
| Flamboyan Foundation Washington, DC | Fund operations to ensure students most impacted by inequity are prepared to succedd in school and beyond | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,935,374 | $6,672,495 | $3,119,738 | $2,809,293 | 40 | $3,056,246 | $4,639,443 | $201,542 |
| 2023 | $2,319,555 | $4,568,470 | $2,607,584 | $2,352,230 | 29 | $2,583,021 | $1,708,347 | $52,614 |
| 2022 | $2,028,283 | $1,229,241 | $3,165,155 | $2,772,791 | 28 | $3,011,016 | $55,102 | $164,678 |
| 2021 | $4,960,486 | $1,263,831 | $4,119,076 | $3,739,608 | 44 | $3,926,111 | $1,155,866 | $394,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. For example, the foundation funded health research, scholarship programs, performing arts operations, student mentoring, early education, and community media.
Some grantees describe their work in broader terms. United Way of Long Island says it convenes community partners to address income, education, and health needs, including urgent needs such as food, housing, health, and heat. Claude Moore Opportunities describes its work as creating educational and career pathways throughout Virginia. The White House Historical Association says it is a nonprofit educational association focused on enhancing understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $2,809,293. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $1,000,000, with a median of $10,500. Notable awards included $1,000,000 to Johns Hopkins Medicine for prostate cancer work focused on Black men; $517,289 to United Way of Long Island for scholarship programs; $405,953 to Wolf Trap Foundation for performing arts and National Park operations; and $200,000 to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors for programs serving people grieving a death in the military or veteran community.
Other 2024 grants included $100,000 each to Lehigh University for a peer-mentoring program for first-year students and Claude Moore Opportunities for programs supporting academic competence and leadership among under-resourced populations in Virginia. The foundation also gave $85,000 to the White House Historical Association for educational programs, $53,335 to James Logan Elementary School for bikes, helmets, and locks for its “Graduation on Wheels” program, and $47,187 to All Ages Read Together for a free preschool site.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fredrick D Schaufeld as president, Karen G Schaufeld as secretary, and Max Schaufeld as treasurer.
Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation is led by Fredrick D. Schaufeld, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fredrick D. Schaufeld
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen G. Schaufeld
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Schaufeld
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cindy Schaufeld (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Richard Schaufeld (2021–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation
How much does Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation give each year?
Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation gave $2.8M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 29 grants.
What is Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $70,232, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation give grants?
Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leesburg, VA (11 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and Fairfax, VA (3 grants).
Does Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Johns Hopkins Medicine ($1,000,000), United Way of Long Island ($517,289) and Wolf Trap Foundation ($405,953), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation?
Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. For example, the foundation funded health research, scholarship programs, performing arts operations, student mentoring, early education, and community media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation's EIN?
Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1558417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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