Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, registered in 1962, with $107,811 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
855 Webster St Ste 200, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802 EIN 35-6043926 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2025)
$108K
▼ 51.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$110K
Net assets
$1.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating207 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation: 207 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 855 Webster St Ste 200, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
- City
- Fort Wayne
- State
- Indiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $84K (FY2013) to $108K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
-2.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,811▼51.5% | $110,371▲8.3% | $1,904,261▼0.1% | $1,904,261▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $222,214▲775% | $101,905▼4.4% | $1,906,821▲6.7% | $1,906,821▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $25,400▼57.2% | $106,631▼1.7% | $1,786,512▼4.3% | $1,786,512▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $59,357▼86.6% | $108,494▲16.3% | $1,867,743▼2.6% | $1,867,743▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $444,490▲142% | $93,283▲10.1% | $1,916,880▲22.4% | $1,916,880▲22.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $183,483▼60.4% | $84,707▼1.3% | $1,565,673▲6.7% | $1,565,673▲6.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $463,643▲1171% | $85,793▲10.7% | $1,466,897▲34.7% | $1,466,897▲34.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $36,488▲32.3% | $77,478▼2.2% | $1,089,047▼3.6% | $1,089,047▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $27,573▲102% | $79,257▲1.8% | $1,130,037▼4.4% | $1,130,037▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $13,630▼72.6% | $77,889▼2.4% | $1,181,721▼5.2% | $1,181,721▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $49,692▲49.1% | $79,765▲10.0% | $1,245,980▼2.4% | $1,245,980▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $33,335▼60.4% | $72,545▲37.4% | $1,276,053▼3.0% | $1,276,053▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $84,189 | $52,814▼28.7% | $1,315,263▲2.4% | $1,315,263▲2.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $74,104▲21.1% | $1,283,888▲5.4% | $1,283,888▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $61,192 | $1,218,144 | $1,218,144 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-6043926, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation's EIN?
- Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-6043926.
- How much revenue does Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation report?
- Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation reported $107,811 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edward & Hildegarde H Schaefer Foundation (EIN 35-6043926) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.