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Schaefer Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in MADISON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is First Business. It holds total assets of $994K. Annual income is reported at $193K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Tennessee. According to available records, Schaefer Family Charitable Trust has made 32 grants totaling $171K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $56K and $59K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $59K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Wisconsin and Tennessee and Oklahoma. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 10 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.
Schaefer Family Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, TN, OK.
Schaefer Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $171K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K.
Schaefer Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Schaefer Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in MADISON, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Schaefer | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$68K
Total Assets
$959K
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$959K
Grants Paid
$56K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$18K
Distribution Amount
$53K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$171K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Sw WiSUPPORT BADGER CHPT AND | Madison, WI | $11K | 2023 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran ChurchPROGRAM SUPPORT | Sun Prairie, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of CharitiesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Tunnels 2 Towers FdnPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cookeville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Sun Prairie Food PantryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Sun Prairie, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Shelter From The Storm MinistriesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Sun Prairie, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Fisher House Of MilwaukeePROGRAM SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Agrace FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Owasso, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Dane CountyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Hope To OthersPROGRAM SUPPORT | Sun Prairie, WI | $563 | 2023 |
| Fisher House WisconsinPROGRAM SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
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