Foundation profile
L Shafer FB Var Charities Xxxxx8001
Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Invitation only Has $204k left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
34
Total given (last 3 years)
$336k
Median grant
$9.7k
Range
$9.4k – $10k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Natural history museum · 18%Botanical garden · 18%Art museum · 9%Federated giving program · 9%Historical society · 9%
States
New York
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF / 990 Schedule I filings. Not affiliated with the IRS. About the data