Shaffer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTempleton, California · EIN 80-0964556 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$36K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xl Ministries Inc | Roanoke, TX | To help churches train and equip their members to be leaders in their local church. | $15,000 |
| Atascadero Bible Church | Atascadero, CA | To support its mission of serving the community through christian ministry, worship, discipleship, and outreach programs. | $5,000 |
| Rock Harbor Church | Bakersfield, CA | To share jesus the messiah, making the gospel known cleary and faithfully to thouse around US. | $5,000 |
| Covenant Community Services | Bakersfield, CA | To help restore lives and transform generations for current and former foster youth | $2,500 |
| For the Children | Santa Ana, CA | To mobilize the local church to create life-changing moments for children who have experienced relational trauma. | $2,500 |
| Mare | Bakersfield, CA | To help manage social giving that inspires and creates lasting solutions to critical community needs. | $2,000 |
| Woods Humane Society | San Luis Obispo, CA | To support its mission of rescuing, sheltering, and adopting homeless animals, while promoting responsible pet ownership through education,… | $1,500 |
| Casa - Slo | Atlanta, GA | To support and promote court-appoionted volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a… | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | To help wounded warriers find renewed purpose, build connections in her communities, and provide vital support to their families and… | $1,000 |
| Casa of Kern County | Bakersfield, CA | To speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children and youth in the juvenile court process by training volunteers to advocate… | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $72,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $159,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601669349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0964556
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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