Schaeffer-Phillips Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDarien, Connecticut · EIN 06-1601149 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$20K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$487K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
54% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noroton Presbyterian Church | Darien, CT | Community | $10,715 |
| The Wheeler School | Providence, RI | Educational | $2,000 |
| Sheppard Memorial Fund | Crane, TX | Community | $2,000 |
| St Paul's School | Kensington, CT | Educational | $1,000 |
| Summer St Church | Nantucket, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Wiks USA | New Haven, CT | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lion Charter School | Bronx, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| Green Ledge | Rowayton, CT | Community | $1,000 |
| At Home in Darien | Darien, CT | Community | $750 |
| Pet Partners | Bellevue, WA | Community | $100 |
| Maria Mitchell Association | Nantucket, MA | Community | -$1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,565 | 11 |
| 2024 | $19,700 | 11 |
| 2023 | $15,950 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620529349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1601149
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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