Leonard a and Mary Jane Schafer Charitable Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 22-6912465 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$190K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,825.
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
26% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton Heights Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $30,000 |
| Unity Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $30,000 |
| Iup Foundation | Indiana, PA | General | $30,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $15,000 |
| King School | Stamford, CT | General | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $8,000 |
| Windward Fund | Washington, DC | General | $7,825 |
| Light of Life Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $7,150 |
| Global Links | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $5,000 |
| Camp Lambec | East Springfield, PA | General | $4,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | General | $4,000 |
| Women Investing in Security & Education | Santa Ana, CA | General | $3,000 |
| Nash Education | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Days for Girls International | Mt Vernon, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Bridgeville, PA | General | $2,000 |
| The Noah Angelici Hope Foundation | Venetia, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Ranson, WV | General | $2,000 |
| Honduras Hope Mission | Mars, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Tc Open Charitable Foundation | Venetia, PA | General | $1,100 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Autism Connection of Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Fostercat Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,575 | 26 |
| 2024 | $166,700 | 25 |
| 2023 | $176,375 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641189349101234
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6912465
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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