The Hamer D and Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust
Historical FunderMuncie, Indiana · EIN 35-1997098 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TAMMY PHILLIPS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1408, MUNCIE IN 47308 |
| Phone | 7657415506 |
| TPHILLIPS@SHAFERFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE (WWW.SHAFERFOUNDATION.ORG) |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1, MARCH 1, JUNE 1, SEPTEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARILY IN DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA & TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN; SUPPORT CHARITABLE FIELDS OF ARTS, CULTURE, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University Foundation | Muncie, IN | Payment 3 of 5 performing arts | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Muncie | Muncie, IN | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | Muncie, IN | Payment 3 of 3 | $45,000 |
| Greater Muncie Indiana Habitat for Humanity | Muncie, IN | 2024 housing program | $40,000 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | Muncie, IN | Capital campaign4th quarter holiday programming | $40,000 |
| Cornerstone Center for the Arts | Muncie, IN | Operations/Staffing | $30,000 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre | Muncie, IN | Page to stage program | $30,000 |
| Cardinal Greenway | Muncie, IN | Operations | $20,000 |
| Heart of Indiana United Way | Muncie, IN | Road to reading | $20,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Endowment phyllis c shafer & virginia b ball | $20,000 |
| Motivate Our Minds | Muncie, IN | After school programming | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Muncie, IN | Operation full pack (veterans, seniors, families) | $20,000 |
| YWCA of Muncie | Muncie, IN | Emergency shelter/cots stay program | $15,000 |
| Nonprofit Support Network | Muncie, IN | Training | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Muncie, IN | Home fire campaign | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | Muncie, IN | 2024 funders forum | $5,000 |
| Masterworks Chorale | Muncie, IN | Valentine's day concert | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $432,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $449,400 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349102538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1997098
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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