George Clarence and Dorothy Shaffer Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorfolk, Virginia · EIN 54-1856732 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$249K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
68% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity School of Christianity | Unity Village, MO | General use | $90,000 |
| Church of the Epiphany | Washington, DC | General use | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Southeast Virginia | Norfolk, VA | General use | $15,000 |
| Gabriel Project Inc | Crofton, MD | General use | $10,000 |
| House of Ruth | Washington, DC | General use | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Mary Boystowngirlstown | Lanham, MD | General use | $10,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | Norfolk, VA | General use | $10,000 |
| Umd Catholic Student Ctr | College Park, MD | General use | $10,000 |
| 100 Entrepenuers | Centerville, MD | General use | $5,000 |
| Divine Mercy Academy | Pasadena, MD | General use | $5,000 |
| Facts About Fertility | Lancaster, PA | General use | $5,000 |
| For Kids Inc | Chesapeake, VA | General use | $5,000 |
| Good Counsel Homes | Secaucus, NJ | General use | $5,000 |
| Hope House Foundation | Norfolk, VA | General use | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed | Needham, MA | General use | $5,000 |
| Reach | Norfolk, VA | General use | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Norfolk, VA | General use | $5,000 |
| Sister Servants of the Lord | Upper Marlboro, MD | General use | $5,000 |
| The Urban Renewal Center | Norfolk, VA | General use | $5,000 |
| YMCA South Hampton Roads | Chesapeake, VA | General use | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's House | Hyattsville, MD | General use | $4,000 |
| Isaiah's Promise Inc | Rockville, MD | General use | $3,000 |
| Family Missions Company | Abbeville, LA | General use | $2,500 |
| Msgr Thomas Wells Scholarship | Rockville, MD | General use | $2,500 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | General use | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $249,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $210,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $189,250 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621879349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1856732
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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