L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001
L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of whose reported recipient-state share was in New York.
L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 at a glance
In short: L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 gave $187K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $186,966
- +13.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,998
- +13.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,998
- Total assets
- $2,866,174
- -0.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cornell University ($11K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2026 grant dollars were reported for recipients in New York. Listed recipients include organizations in Rochester and the surrounding area, as well as organizations in New York City, the Bronx, and Ithaca.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2019) to $196K (2023). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General | $10,998 |
| David Hochstein School of Music Music and Dance Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Al Sigl Center for Rehabilitation Agencies Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester Inc Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Humane Society of Rochester Fairport, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Western Monroe Historical Soc Brockport, NY | Program Support | $10,998 |
| Rochester Historical Society Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Rochester Museumscience Center Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Landmark Society of Western NY Inc Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Museum of the City of New York New York, NY | General | $10,998 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,866,174 | $217,026 | $239,317 | $186,966 | 17 | $204,716 | $185,277 | $221,626 |
| 2025 | $2,888,470 | $172,156 | $215,299 | $165,478 | 17 | $183,228 | $140,085 | $204,712 |
| 2024 | $2,931,615 | $8,372 | $218,287 | $170,201 | 17 | $187,951 | $65,389 | $193,078 |
| 2023 | $3,135,784 | $170,656 | $246,191 | $195,617 | 17 | $213,367 | $140,315 | $185,946 |
| 2022 | $3,203,480 | $228,737 | $220,031 | $167,246 | 17 | $184,996 | $195,310 | $205,533 |
| 2021 | $3,195,123 | $241,581 | $208,922 | $159,324 | 17 | — | $211,997 | $184,989 |
| 2019 | $3,090,455 | $579,910 | $185,161 | $133,195 | 17 | — | $120,397 | $168,881 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 reported a distributable amount of $222K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas that include history, museums, wildlife conservation, music and dance, rehabilitation, and human services. For example, the Rochester Historical Society says its purpose is to collect, preserve, and restore materials related to Rochester’s history. The Wildlife Conservation Society describes its work as saving wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $186,966. Each grant was $10,998. Recipients included Cornell University, the David Hochstein School of Music Music and Dance, Al Sigl Center for Rehabilitation Agencies, United Way of Greater Rochester, the Humane Society of Rochester, Rochester Historical Society, Rochester Museum & Science Center, the Museum of the City of New York, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Wildlife Conservation Society. The listed grant purposes were generally “GENERAL”; Western Monroe Historical Society’s purpose was “PROGRAM SUPPORT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA as trustee.
L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$44K (2019) → $49K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $49K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001
How much does L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 give each year?
L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 gave $187K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $165K across 17 grants.
What is L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001's typical grant size?
L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001's median grant in 2026 was $10,998, and its average grant was $10,998, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 give grants?
L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (8 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001's largest grantees?
L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001's largest 2026 grantees include Cornell University ($10,998), David Hochstein School of Music Music and Dance ($10,998) and Al Sigl Center for Rehabilitation Agencies ($10,998), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001?
L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (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.
What does L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas that include history, museums, wildlife conservation, music and dance, rehabilitation, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001's EIN?
L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6242223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does L Shafer FB VAR Charities XXXXX8001 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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