EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION
FORT WAYNE, IN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
35-6043926
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Edward & Hildegarde Schaefer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, extending grants by invitation only. With a total of $89.2K awarded to 21 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC
Fort Wayne, IN
$111K
13%

ACRES INC
Huntertown, IN
$56.5K
7%
HARVEST COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
$55.4K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION?
No. EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION give?
EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Florida, and Kentucky. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $89 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC, ACRES INC, and HARVEST COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION?
EDWARD & HILDEGARDE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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