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Shaffer Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in BETHLEHEM, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. The principal officer is David N Shaffer. It holds total assets of $7.1M. Annual income is reported at $4.5M. Total assets have decreased from $10.3M in 2011 to $7.1M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Shaffer Family Charitable Trust has made 80 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $18K. The foundation has distributed between $582K and $1.4M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $330K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 24 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.
Shaffer Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 80 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA.
Shaffer Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $2.7M across 80 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $330K.
Shaffer Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shaffer Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in BETHLEHEM, PA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Shaffer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Shaffer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Shaffer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
80
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Of Greater Lehigh ValleyUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Lehigh ValleyUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $125K | 2023 |
| St Luke'S HospitalUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| New Bethany MinistriesUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $35K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of The Lehigh ValleyUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| The ArcUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Children'S Home Of EastonUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Easton, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Bishop'S Annual AppealUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServiceUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Eastern PaUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of AllentownUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Minsi Trails CouncilUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Miller-Keystone Blood CenterUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Stephen'S PlaceUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of The Greater Lehigh ValleyUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Ncc FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Project Of EastonUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Easton, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Cadc Of BethlehemUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Hispanic Center Lehigh ValleyUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Victory HouseUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food BankUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Cancer Support CommunityUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Shanthi ProjectUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Allentown Symphony AssociationUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Allentown, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Lehigh Valley SummerbridgeUNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE | Bethlehem, PA | $5K | 2022 |