Vivian Shafer Charitable Trust

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Chicago, Illinois · EIN 16-6232132 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$30K

Organizations funded4

Typical grant$6,513

Total assets$792K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,342 and $8,684.

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From the return

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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.

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Illinois.

New York4

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Gateway Longview Foundation	Williamsville, NY	General	$10,855
Brockport United Methodist Church	Brockport, NY	General	$8,684
Western Monroe Historical Society	Brockport, NY	General	$6,513
Village of Brockport	Brockport, NY	General	$4,342

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$30,394	4
2024	$27,297	4
2023	$28,705	4

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349103693
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6232132
Profile updated Nov 11, 2026

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