The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr
Invitation OnlyFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 88-6221748 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$106.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University Fnd | Muncie, IN | Performing arts center | $1,000,000 |
| Indiana Public Radio Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Radio transmitter replacement | $150,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund | Muncie, IN | Building expenses | $125,000 |
| Community Foundation of Muncie | Muncie, IN | Grantmaking | $100,000 |
| Kidsave | Culver City, CA | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Muncie Civic Theater | Muncie, IN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Second Helpings Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| The Villages of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| The Indianapolis Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Grantmaking | $90,000 |
| 91 Place | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Children's Organ Transplant Assoc | Bloomington, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Muncie | Muncie, IN | Shared services space | $50,000 |
| Dumb Friends League | Denver, CO | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Exodus Refugee | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Give a Note Foundation | Carmel, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Greater Indianapolis Literacy League | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Heart of Indiana United Way | Muncie, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Hillcroft Services | Muncie, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Indiana Youth Group | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Joy's House | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Orchestra Indiana | Muncie, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| People and Animal Learning Services | Bloomington, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Refugee Alliance of Delaware County | Muncie, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| YMCA | Muncie, IN | Capital support | $50,000 |
| Zionsville Park Foundation | Zionsville, IN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Masterworks Chorale | Muncie, IN | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund | Muncie, IN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Indianapolis Children's Choir | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission | Broomfield, CO | Operating support | $25,000 |
| 91 Place | Indianapolis, IN | Fundraising consultant | $20,000 |
| People and Animal Learning Services | Bloomington, IN | Dementia pilot program | $10,000 |
| The Indianapolis Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Soup Kitchen of Muncie | Muncie, IN | Gold sponsorship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,915,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $2,463,000 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521229349102347
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6221748
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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