The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr
The Patricia Schaefer Foundation TR is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2024, it made grants to organizations including a university foundation for a performing arts center, a radio station for transmitter replacement, and organizations providing operating support and grantmaking.
The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr at a glance
In short: The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr gave $2.9M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in Indiana. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,915,000
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,735
- +35.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $90,752,669
- +6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (10 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (94% 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 The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Michael Flood 6418 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Phone: (260) 436-0859
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ball State University Fnd ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 98 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Indiana recipients received 94% of grant dollars; California and Colorado recipients received 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 29 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $67K; repeat grants $118K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 61% 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2022) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State University Fnd Muncie, IN | Performing Arts Center | $1,000,000 |
| Indiana Public Radio Muncie, IN | Radio Transmitter Replacement | $150,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund Muncie, IN | Building Expenses | $125,000 |
| Community Foundation of Muncie Muncie, IN | Grantmaking | $100,000 |
| Kidsave Culver City, CA | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Muncie Civic Theater Muncie, IN | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Second Helpings Inc Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| The Villages of Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Ministries Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| The Indianapolis Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Grantmaking | $90,000 |
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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 | $90,752,669 | $9,438,081 | $4,289,241 | $2,915,000 | 34 | $2,915,000 | $8,981,359 | $4,789,450 |
| 2023 | $85,603,829 | $27,275,749 | $4,357,292 | $2,463,000 | 39 | $2,463,000 | $26,646,231 | $3,708,865 |
| 2022 | $61,511,495 | $61,940,286 | $428,791 | $224,750 | 25 | $224,750 | $61,736,245 | $290,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr reported a distributable amount of $4.8M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Animal Rescue Fund describes its mission as promoting love for animals through education, medical care, prevention, and placement. Second Helpings says it addresses hunger and builds self-sufficiency through food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training. Wheeler Mission Ministries describes itself as a Christian social-services organization serving people experiencing homelessness and others in need.
Other 2024 grantees include The Villages of Indiana, which says it supports families and communities to build brighter futures for children and youth; Hillcroft Services, which provides services and supports for people with disabilities and their families; and The Indianapolis Foundation, which seeks to mobilize people, ideas, and investments for equitable opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $2,915,000. Grant sizes ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,000,000 to Ball State University Foundation for a performing arts center; $150,000 to Indiana Public Radio for radio transmitter replacement; and $125,000 to Animal Rescue Fund for building expenses. The foundation also awarded $100,000 each to Community Foundation of Muncie for grantmaking, Kidsave and Muncie Civic Theater for operating support, and Second Helpings, The Villages of Indiana, and Wheeler Mission Ministries for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Flood, Louise Marsh, and Patricia Schaefer as trustees.
The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louise Marsh
Trustee
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$51K (2022) → $277K (2024)
Michael Flood
Trustee
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$51K (2022) → $277K (2024)
Patricia Schaefer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $277K, to Louise Marsh (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr
How much does The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr give each year?
The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr gave $2.9M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 39 grants.
What is The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr's typical grant size?
The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $85,735, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr that year got $67K on average.
Where does The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr give grants?
The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr gives mostly in Indiana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Muncie, IN (14 grants), Indianapolis, IN (12 grants) and Bloomington, IN (3 grants).
Does The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr's largest grantees?
The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Ball State University Fnd ($1,000,000), Animal Rescue Fund ($150,000 across 2 grants) and Community Foundation of Muncie ($150,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr?
The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr reported $90.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.8M (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 The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Animal Rescue Fund describes its mission as promoting love for animals through education, medical care, prevention, and placement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr?
The foundation 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 The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr's EIN?
The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6221748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-patricia-schaefer-foundation-tr-morg_2882cc952707464aaa451dd245d24520
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