Anton E B Schefer Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-3799685 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$238K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $37,600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Mcintire School of Commerce | Charlottesville, VA | For the Lenox-Conyngham Scholarship Fund | $128,247 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc | New York, NY | The Parochial Church Council of St. Swithun's Cheswardine | $43,075 |
| British Schools and Universities Foundation Inc | New York, NY | scholarship fund from the Anton E. B. Schefer Foundation to Trinity College, Cambridge University | $37,600 |
| Greenwich Library | Greenwich, CT | Greenwich Library Trustee's Development Fund | $12,000 |
| College Foundation of the University of Virginia | Charlottesvle, VA | University of Virginia Advancement Operations, College Benefactors Society Board | $10,000 |
| Brearley School | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Buckley School in the City of New York | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Greenwich Academy Inc | Greenwich, CT | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $238,422 | 8 |
| 2024 | $234,401 | 4 |
| 2023 | $226,683 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642659349100314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3799685
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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