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The Patricia Schaefer Foundation TR is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $2.9 million awarded to 34 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

GIVE A NOTE FOUNDATION INC
Carmel, IN
$350K
6%

ANIMAL RESCUE FUND INC
Muncie, IN
$275K
5%
THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$200K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR?
No. THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR give?
THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, California, and Colorado. 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 THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR make each year?
In 2024, THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR fund recently?
In 2024, THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include GIVE A NOTE FOUNDATION INC, ANIMAL RESCUE FUND INC, and THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR?
THE PATRICIA SCHAEFER FOUNDATION TR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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