Schaefer Family Foundation
Schaefer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Frisco, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $120K. Net investment income was $95.
Schaefer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schaefer Family Foundation gave $120K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $120K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $120,028
- +98.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $120,028
- +297.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $120,028
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Schaefer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($120K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Schaefer Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 816% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $120K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | Unrestricted | $120,028 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $95 | $120,505 | $120,028 | 1 | $120,028 | $95 | — |
| 2021 | $120,410 | $511 | $60,589 | $60,444 | 2 | $60,444 | $511 | $7,403 |
| 2020 | $180,488 | $4,021 | $70,550 | $70,500 | 2 | — | $3,971 | $10,185 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Schaefer Family Foundation is led by Rodney W. Schaefer, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rodney W. Schaefer
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Schaefer Family Foundation
How much does Schaefer Family Foundation give each year?
Schaefer Family Foundation gave $120K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
Where does Schaefer Family Foundation operate?
Schaefer Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Texas.
What is Schaefer Family Foundation's EIN?
Schaefer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0704994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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