L Shafer Fb Var Charities
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 16-6242223 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$187K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,998
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,998 and $10,998.
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 Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General | $10,998 |
| David Hochstein School of Music Music and Dance | Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Al Sigl Center for Rehabilitation Agencies | Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Humane Society of Rochester | Fairport, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Western Monroe Historical Soc | Brockport, NY | Program support | $10,998 |
| Rochester Historical Society | Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Rochester Museumscience Center | Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Landmark Society of Western NY Inc | Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Museum of the City of New York | New York, NY | General | $10,998 |
| American Museum Natural History | New York, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | General | $10,998 |
| The New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corp | Brooklyn, NY | General | $10,998 |
| Seneca Park Zoo Society | Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General | $10,998 |
| The Salvation Army Inc | Rochester, NY | General | $10,998 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,966 | 17 |
| 2024 | $165,478 | 17 |
| 2023 | $170,201 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602119349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6242223
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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