Schaeffer Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyShelbyville, Kentucky · EIN 46-4522783 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$54K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,150.
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
38% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America's Kids Belong | Loveland, CO | To further the goals of this charity | $20,000 |
| Holy Angels Academy | Louisville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Classical Academy | Shelbyville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Priory | Shelbyville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $4,500 |
| Ssvm Missions | Philadelphia, PA | To further the goals of this charity | $3,150 |
| Little Way | Louisville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | To further the goals of this charity | $2,000 |
| Holy Family Radio | Louisville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $1,000 |
| Family Renewal Project | Louisville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $1,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Renewal | Bronx, NY | To further the goals of this charity | $1,000 |
| Catholic Services Appeal | Louisville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $1,000 |
| Center for Client Safety | Louisville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $1,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Louisville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Louisville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $500 |
| Couple to Couple League | Cincinnati, OH | To further the goals of this chairty | $500 |
| Students for Life | Fredericksburg, VA | To further the goals of this charity | $250 |
| Tunnel to the Towers | Staten Island, NY | To further the goals of this charity | $200 |
| Southwest Center | Louisville, KY | To further the goals of this charity | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,800 | 18 |
| 2023 | $32,600 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103743
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4522783
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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