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Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation is a private trust based in FORT WAYNE, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1962. The principal officer is Wells Fargo Bank Na. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $307K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $1.9M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Indiana and Kentucky. According to available records, Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation has made 57 grants totaling $274K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $80K in 2021 to $97K in 2025. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $10K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Indiana and Kentucky. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 57 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, KY.
Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation has distributed a total of $274K across 57 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $10K.
Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation is headquartered in FORT WAYNE, IN. While based in IN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST MERCHANTS BANK | TRUSTEE | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| PATRICIA SCHAEFER | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| DIANE S HUMPHREY | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$97K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$97K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$101K
Distribution Amount
$111K
Total: $1.8M
Total Grants
57
Total Giving
$274K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERSANNUAL GIFT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $5K | 2025 |
| Bridge Of GraceCHARITABLE | Fort Wayne, IN | $3K | 2022 |
| WellspringCHARITABLECHARITABLE | Fort Wayne, IN | $2K | 2022 |
| WELLS COUNTY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBOPERATING SUPPORT | BLUFFTON, IN | $10K | 2025 |
| FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONICCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | FORT WAYNE, IN | $10K | 2025 |
| COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANKOPERATING SUPPORT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $8K | 2025 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FORT WAYNEANNUAL GIFT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $6K | 2025 |
| YWCA NORTHEAST INDIANAANNUAL GIFT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $5K | 2025 |
| MATTHEW 25 HEALTH CLINICGENERAL SUPPORT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $5K | 2025 |
| FORT WAYNE CHILDREN'S ZOOANNUAL GIFT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $5K | 2025 |
| WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATIONFRIENDS OF BLUFFTON SHELTER | BLUFFTON, IN | $5K | 2025 |
| ACRES LAND TRUSTANNUAL GIFT | HUNTERTOWN, IN | $5K | 2025 |
| ANIMAL RESCUE FUNDMEMORIAL GIFT | MUNCIE, IN | $5K | 2025 |
| TURNSTONEANNUAL GIFT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $4K | 2025 |
| NATIONAL AQUARIUMGENERAL SUPPORT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $4K | 2025 |
| HEALTHIER MOMS AND BABIESANNUAL GIFT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $3K | 2025 |
| SCIENCE CENTRALSCIENCE 4U PROGRAM SUPPORT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $3K | 2025 |
| SISTERS OF PROVIDENCEOPERATING SUPPORT | ST MARY OF THE WOODS, IN | $3K | 2025 |
| BRIDGE OF GRACE MINISTRYSENIORS & CHILDREN PROGRAMS | FORT WAYNE, IN | $3K | 2025 |
| WELLSPRING INTERFAITH SOCIALGENERAL SUPPORT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $2K | 2025 |
| FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS"B INSTRUMENTAL" PROGRAM SUPPORT | FORT WAYNE, IN | $2K | 2025 |
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCHOPERATING SUPPORT | BLUFFTON, IN | $2K | 2025 |
| BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARYOPERATING SUPPORT | ALBION, IN | $2K | 2025 |
| AcresCHARITABLE | Huntertown, IN | $8K | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of IndianaCHARITABLE | Indianapolis, IN | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of The CumberlandsCHARITABLE | Williamsburg, KY | $3K | 2022 |
| Berea CollegeCHARITABLE | Berea, KY | $2K | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Community Schools FoundationCHARITABLE | Fort Wayne, IN | $2K | 2022 |
| The Nature ConservancyCHARITABLE | Indianapolis, IN | $5K | 2021 |