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Shafer Family Charitable Trust is a private association based in BETHLEHEM, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $193K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Shafer Family Charitable Trust has made 86 grants totaling $281K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $65K and $73K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $73K distributed across 21 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $11K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Pennsylvania.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 21 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.
Shafer Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 86 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA.
Shafer Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $281K across 86 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $11K.
Shafer Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shafer Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in BETHLEHEM, PA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores E Shafer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce B Shafer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan E Bartholomew | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda L Shafer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$76K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$71K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$39K
Distribution Amount
$69K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
86
Total Giving
$281K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Nurse AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Bethlehem, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Children'S Home Of EastonFOR PURPOSE OF COMPASSIONATE CARE FD | Easton, PA | $7K | 2023 |
| Masonic Charities FundFOR PURPOSE OF COMPASSIONATE CARE FD | Elizabethtown, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Assoc Of BethlehemFOR PURPOSE OF SENIOR CARE PROGRAMS | Bethlehem, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| St John'S Lutheran ChurchFOR CHURCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | Nazareth, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Albrightsville Volunteer Fire CoFOR SUPPORT OF FIRE SERVICES | Albrightsville, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| The State TheatreFOR COMMUNITY THEATRE PROGRAMS | Easton, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Vision Of EaglesFOR PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | Kunkletown, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Epworth United Methodist ChurchFOR CHURCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | Bethlehem, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| St Luke'S School Of NursingFOR NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Bethlehem, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Moravian Village Of BethlehemFOR SENIOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | Bethlehem, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Meals On WheelsFOR THE BENEFIT OF SENIOR ASSISTANCE | Allentown, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Lehigh Valley ZooFOR PURPOSE OF ZOO PROGRAMS | Schnecksville, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| ArtsquestFOR ARTISTIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Bethlehem, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Flint Hill Farm Educational CenterFOR EDUCATIONAL FARM PROGRAMS | Coopersburg, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Third Street Alliance For WomenFOR WOMEN & CHILDREN ASSISTANCE | Easton, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Equi-LibriumFOR PURPOSE OF EQUINE THERAPY PROG | Nazareth, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Project Of EastonFOR PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Easton, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Rajah Temple ComplexFOR CHURCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | Blandon, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pediatric Intensive Care UnitFOR PEDIATRIC COMPASSIONATE CARE | Bethlehem, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Sights For HopeFOR PURPOSE OF COMPASSIONATE CARE FD | Allentown, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Sinfonia OrchestraFOR PURPOSE OF MUSICAL PROGRAMS | Allentown, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Childrens Home Of Easton PaGENERAL OPERATING | Easton, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| St John'S Evan Lutheran ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Nazareth, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Albrightsville Volunteer Fire CompanyGENERAL OPERATING | Albrightsville, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Vision Of Eagles FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Kunkletown, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of The Greater LehighGENERAL OPERATING | Allentown, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Third Street AllianceGENERAL OPERATING | Easton, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Equi-Librium IncGENERAL OPERATING | Nazareth, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| The Easton HomeGENERAL OPERATING | Easston, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| Project Of Easton IncGENERAL OPERATING | Easton, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Masonic HomesGENERAL OPERATING | Elizabethtown, PA | $10K | 2021 |
| State Theatre Center For The Arts IncGENERAL OPERATING | Easton, PA | $5K | 2021 |