Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc

EIN 45-5339818 · NY · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$12K Funds in NY, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc based in NY paid 15 grants totaling $271.5K to 15 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $65K, with a median of $12K. Its largest recipients included ITHACA WELCOMES REFUGEES INC, TIOGA COUNTY RURAL MINISTRY (TCRM), and COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERSHIP OF TOMPKINS COUNTY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,748,089
Giving (latest yr)
$271,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$12K
Recipients
15
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Ithaca Welcomes Refugees Inc$65,000
  • Tioga County Rural Ministry (Tcrm)$46,500
  • Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County$24,000
  • Tioga County Boys & Girls Club Inc$20,000
  • Compassionate Care Als$15,000

Where grants went

  • New York$222,500 · 11 grants
  • Massachusetts$49,000 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (15)

Ithaca Welcomes Refugees Inc
Ithaca, NY
To Support Refugees Resettling IN Tompkins County
$65,000
Tioga County Rural Ministry (Tcrm)
Owego, NY
To Provide Unmet Needs to the Poor, Sick and Elderly
$46,500
Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County
Ithaca, NY
To Support the Arts
$24,000
Tioga County Boys & Girls Club Inc
Owego, NY
To Support Childrens' Activities
$20,000
Compassionate Care Als
Falmouth, MA
To Support People Diagnosed and Families Coping With Als
$15,000
The Cherry Arts
Ithaca, NY
To Supports Arts & Entertainment
$15,000
Oars of Concord
Concord, MA
To Protect,improve & Preserve Waterways
$14,000
Center for Transformative Action
Ithaca, NY
To Support Positive Social Change
$12,000
More Than Words
Waltham, MA
To Provide Young Adults With Job Training
$10,000
Opportunities Alternatives and Resources of Tompkins County Inc
Ithaca, NY
To Assist Incarcerated Individuals and Their Families
$10,000
Weave Community Inc
Ithaca, NY
To Support Programs Working Toward a More Inclusive and Socially Just Society
$10,000
Rosie's Place
Boston, MA
To Support Women Struggling With Homelessness and Poverty
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc reported 15 itemized grants totaling $271.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $65K (median $12K).

Recent recipients include ITHACA WELCOMES REFUGEES INC, TIOGA COUNTY RURAL MINISTRY (TCRM), COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERSHIP OF TOMPKINS COUNTY, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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