Shaffer Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBethlehem, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2502319 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$610K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $35,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $125,000 |
| St Luke's Hospital | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $50,000 |
| New Bethany Ministries | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $35,000 |
| Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $25,000 |
| The Arc | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $20,000 |
| The Children's Home of Easton | Easton, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $20,000 |
| Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $20,000 |
| Cadc of Bethlehem | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $20,000 |
| Bishop's Annual Appeal | Allentown, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals Eastern Pa | Allentown, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | Allentown, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $7,500 |
| Miller-Keystone Blood Center | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,250 |
| Lehigh Valley Summerbridge | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Stephen's Place | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $609,750 | 15 |
| 2023 | $581,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513019349101146
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2502319
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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