George & Betty Schaefer Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
George & Betty Schaefer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 1998, with $101,744 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
38 Fountain Square Plz, Cincinnati, OH, 45202 EIN 31-1532097 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$102K
▲ 94.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$23K
Net assets
$560K
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 George & Betty 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 rating287 mo reserves · +77% 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 George & Betty Schaefer Foundation: 287 mo reserves · +77% 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 George & Betty 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 George & Betty Schaefer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 38 Fountain Square Plz, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $44K (FY2013) to $102K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $560K
Operating margin
77.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$560K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$560K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,744▲94.5% | $23,387▲54.8% | $559,776▲16.2% | $559,776▲16.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $52,302▲93.8% | $15,108▲43.5% | $481,670▲8.3% | $481,670▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $26,989▼5.9% | $10,528▼70.7% | $444,563▲3.8% | $444,563▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $28,669▼0.4% | $35,875▼76.4% | $428,372▼2.0% | $428,372▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $28,781▼51.4% | $151,794▲1309% | $437,295▼21.8% | $437,295▼21.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $59,249▲200% | $10,775▼67.8% | $559,066▲9.5% | $559,066▲9.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $19,718▼44.5% | $33,486▲231% | $510,594▼2.6% | $510,594▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $35,516▲380% | $10,108▼52.2% | $524,359▲5.1% | $524,359▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $7,399▼81.6% | $21,168▼28.5% | $498,948▼2.7% | $498,948▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $40,104▼45.5% | $29,618▼64.0% | $512,717▲2.1% | $512,717▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $73,597▲66.9% | $82,305▲29.9% | $502,231▼1.7% | $502,231▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $44,086 | $63,361▼8.0% | $510,940▼3.6% | $510,940▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $68,845▲27.1% | $530,215▼2.7% | $530,215▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $54,166▼27.8% | $544,830▼5.2% | $544,830▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $75,049 | $574,597 | $574,597 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is George & Betty Schaefer Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. George & Betty Schaefer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1532097, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is George & Betty Schaefer Foundation's EIN?
- George & Betty Schaefer Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1532097.
- How much revenue does George & Betty Schaefer Foundation report?
- George & Betty Schaefer Foundation reported $101,744 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does George & Betty Schaefer Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades George & Betty Schaefer Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for George & Betty Schaefer Foundation (EIN 31-1532097) 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.