Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 35-6043926 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$97K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic | Fort Wayne, IN | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Wells County Boys and Girls Club | Bluffton, IN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating support | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $6,250 |
| Acres Land Trust | Huntertown, IN | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund | Muncie, IN | Memorial gift | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Fort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 Health Clinic | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Wells County Foundation | Bluffton, IN | Friends of bluffton shelter | $5,000 |
| YWCA Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| National Aquarium | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $4,000 |
| Turnstone | Fort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $4,000 |
| Healthier Moms and Babies | Fort Wayne, IN | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Science Central | Fort Wayne, IN | Science 4U program support | $3,000 |
| Sisters of Providence | St Mary of the Woods, IN | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Bridge of Grace Ministry | Fort Wayne, IN | Seniors & children programs | $2,500 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $2,250 |
| Black Pine Animal Sanctuary | Albion, IN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Fort Wayne Community Schools Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | "B instrumental" program support | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Bluffton, IN | Operating support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $89,218 | 20 |
| 2023 | $94,750 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600899349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6043926
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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