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Also known as: CO LAWRENCE M SCHWARTZ CPA
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Shaffer Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LA JOLLA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Lawrence M Schwartz Cpa. It holds total assets of $19.8M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have decreased from $25.9M in 2011 to $19.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Shaffer Family Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $7.3M, with a median grant of $163K. The foundation has distributed between $2.3M and $2.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.7M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.5M, with an average award of $303K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$148K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 11 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 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA.
Shaffer Family Foundation has distributed a total of $7.3M across 24 grants. The median grant size is $163K, with an average of $303K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.5M.
Shaffer Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shaffer Family Foundation is headquartered in LA JOLLA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Shaffer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelly Shaffer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$19.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$19.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$7.3M
Average Grant
$303K
Median Grant
$163K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundUCLA FOUNDATION, SCRIPPS HEALTH, AND SANFORD BURNHAM PREBYS | Boston, MA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego FoundationGUT MICROBIOME | La Jolla, CA | $425K | 2023 |
| La Jolla Institute For ImmunologyERICA SAPHIRE LAB | La Jolla, CA | $330K | 2023 |
| Helen Woodward Animal CenterHONORING BETTY | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Scripps Health FoundationFunding Research for Bone & Cartilage Regeneration | San Diego, CA | $900K | 2022 |
| Ucsd FoundationCOVID RESEARCH | La Jolla, CA | $745K | 2022 |
| Ucla FoundationFUNDING RESEARCH AND EDUCATION RELATING TO ESRD DIALYSIS CORE | Los Angeles, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical DiscSupport graduate student and post-doctoral salaries in Jerold Chun's lab for work on Alzheimers | La Jolla, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Clearity FoundationOVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH | San Deigo, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Institute For Biomedical SciencesDR. PETER CHEN'S RESEARCH IN JOINT TISSUE ISSUES. | San Diego, CA | $85K | 2022 |
| Palo Verde High SchoolScholarships | Blythe, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Ucla Fielding School Of Public HealFUNDING FOR DR. ANNE RIMOIN'S LAB | Los Angeles, CA | $341K | 2020 |
| Ucsd Foundation Health SciencesSupport UCSD in Microbiome and Phage Research | La Jolla, CA | $228K | 2020 |
| Ucla Foundation Broad Stem Cell ResSupport UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Training Program | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Ucla Foundation Dept Of UrologyUCLA Dept of Urology Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Program | Los Angeles, CA | $75K | 2020 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
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