Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIthaca, New York · EIN 45-5339818 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$272K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
26% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Welcomes Refugees Inc | Ithaca, NY | To support refugees resettling in tompkins county | $65,000 |
| Tioga County Rural Ministry (Tcrm) | Owego, NY | To provide unmet needs to the poor, sick and elderly | $46,500 |
| Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | To support the arts | $24,000 |
| Tioga County Boys & Girls Club Inc | Owego, NY | To support childrens' activities | $20,000 |
| The Cherry Arts | Ithaca, NY | To supports arts & entertainment | $15,000 |
| Compassionate Care Als | Falmouth, MA | To support people diagnosed and families coping with als | $15,000 |
| Oars of Concord | Concord, MA | To protect,improve & preserve waterways | $14,000 |
| Center for Transformative Action | Ithaca, NY | To support positive social change | $12,000 |
| More Than Words | Waltham, MA | To provide young adults with job training | $10,000 |
| Opportunities Alternatives and Resources of Tompkins County Inc | Ithaca, NY | To assist incarcerated individuals and their families | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | To support women struggling with homelessness and poverty | $10,000 |
| Weave Community Inc | Ithaca, NY | To support programs working toward a more inclusive and socially just society | $10,000 |
| Shared Kitchen - Ithaca | Ithaca, NY | To support entrepreneurs and not-for-profits in the local food economy | $10,000 |
| Greater Ithaca Activities Center Inc | Ithaca, NY | To support boxing program for youth and teens | $8,000 |
| Ithaca Underground | Ithaca, NY | To support the arts | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $271,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $167,275 | 16 |
| 2023 | $138,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349100525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5339818
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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