The Schaefer Foundation
The Schaefer Foundation is a private foundation based in Ponte Verda Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable and educational organizations, including animal welfare groups, community institutions, and organizations preserving historic sites.
The Schaefer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schaefer Foundation gave $28K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $467.288), top state Florida. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,570
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $467
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $453,065
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (14 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 The Schaefer Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 517 Fresh Pond Road, Ponte Verda Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (352) 258-1444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schaefer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dog's Inc ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 229 grants of 229 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida accounted for 37% of grant dollars and Pennsylvania for 32%. New York accounted for 10%, while Utah and California each accounted for 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Schaefer Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 59 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $613; repeat grants $422. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $38K (2023). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dog's Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Most Blessed Sacrament Church Oakland Park, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Animal Rescue League Birdsboro, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Aspen Rhoads Research Foundation Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boyertown Community Library Boyertown, PA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Daughters of Wisdom Islip, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Delaware Canal New Hope, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Washington Crossing Park Washington Crossing, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School North Miami, FL | Educational | $1,000 |
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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 | $453,065 | $30,588 | $33,065 | $27,570 | 59 | $27,570 | $20,601 | $26,552 |
| 2023 | $455,651 | $68,924 | $39,070 | $37,745 | 51 | $37,845 | $12,715 | $26,159 |
| 2022 | $427,332 | $111,214 | $14,353 | $13,637 | 35 | $13,912 | $11,214 | $23,145 |
| 2021 | $330,471 | $49,692 | $29,847 | $28,163 | 43 | $28,673 | $37,945 | $24,443 |
| 2020 | $310,876 | $28,002 | $16,318 | $14,288 | 41 | — | $24,950 | $19,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schaefer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K 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 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Best Friends Animal Society describes its work as saving dogs and cats in shelters and advancing a no-kill goal; Friends of the Delaware Canal says it works to restore, preserve, and improve the canal and its surroundings; and Boyertown Community Library says it provides informational, educational, and recreational resources to its community. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 59 grants totaling $27,570. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $3,000, with a median of $250. The largest listed award was $3,000 to Dog’s Inc. Other notable awards included $1,500 to Most Blessed Sacrament Church and $1,200 to Best Friends Animal Society. Awards of $1,000 included grants to Animal Rescue League, Aspen Rhoads Research Foundation, Boyertown Community Library, Daughters of Wisdom, Friends of the Delaware Canal, Friends of Washington Crossing Park, Holy Family Catholic School, Queen of Peace, and Samaritan’s Purse. The Trevor Project, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Rylies Rescue each also received a 2024 grant, of $1,000, $1,000, and $800, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr JB Schaefer Jr as president; William C Schaefer as treasurer; Jana K Bovino as secretary; and Terry A Thompson, Joseph H Schaefer, and Mimi Armstrong as trustees.
The Schaefer Foundation is led by Jb Schaefer Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jb Schaefer Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph H. Schaefer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mimi Armstrong
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terry A. Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jana K. Bovino
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William C. Schaefer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Schaefer Foundation
How much does The Schaefer Foundation give each year?
The Schaefer Foundation gave $28K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 51 grants.
What is The Schaefer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schaefer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $467, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schaefer Foundation that year got $613 on average.
Where does The Schaefer Foundation give grants?
The Schaefer Foundation's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (32%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Gainesville, FL (3 grants), New Hope, PA (2 grants) and Boyertown, PA (2 grants).
Does The Schaefer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on The Schaefer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (52 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).
Who are The Schaefer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schaefer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dog's Inc ($3,000), Most Blessed Sacrament Church ($1,500) and Best Friends Animal Society ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Schaefer Foundation?
The Schaefer Foundation reported $453K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schaefer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schaefer Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Schaefer Foundation's EIN?
The Schaefer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6042871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Schaefer 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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