Foundation profile
Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable Trust
Private foundation · Muncie, IN · www.shaferfoundation.org
Accepts applications Has $370k left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
17
Total given (last 3 years)
$432k
Median grant
$20k
Range
$5k – $50k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Mutual benefit · 16%Education fund · 16%Leadership development · 14%Children's museum · 12%Theater · 9%
States
IndianaMichigan
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