Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Gonzales, Texas, registered in 2010, with $265,863 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 204, Gonzales, TX, 78629 EIN 26-3843441 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2025)
$266K
▲ 21.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$406K
Net assets
$3.6M
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.
F
—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 Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating108 mo reserves · -53% 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 Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation: 108 mo reserves · -53% margin earns a F 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 Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable 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 Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 204, Gonzales, TX, 78629
- City
- Gonzales
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $122K (FY2013) to $266K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $579Net assets $3.6M
Operating margin
-52.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$579
Net assets
$3.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,863▲21.8% | $406,337▲7.2% | $3,647,859▲0.9% | $3,648,438▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $218,334▲114% | $378,949▲24.5% | $3,613,861▲6.8% | $3,614,790▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $102,204▼43.6% | $304,371▲20.5% | $3,385,249▼11.7% | $3,385,249▼11.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $181,260▼22.5% | $252,652▲0.2% | $3,832,133▼4.2% | $3,832,133▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $233,774▲47.1% | $252,209▲24.7% | $4,000,885▼0.5% | $4,001,943▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $158,873▼26.2% | $202,203▼18.2% | $4,022,604▼1.1% | $4,022,604▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $215,398▼55.5% | $247,213▼18.3% | $4,068,352▼0.8% | $4,068,352▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $484,334▲16.1% | $302,648▲39.1% | $4,101,207▲4.4% | $4,101,812▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $417,298▲56.9% | $217,563▼0.1% | $3,927,449▲5.1% | $3,928,891▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $265,988▼24.0% | $217,792▼31.2% | $3,737,404▼1.0% | $3,737,404▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $350,074▲20.4% | $316,764▲152% | $3,776,133▲0.8% | $3,790,333▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $290,728▲138% | $125,700▲0.6% | $3,746,021▲3.1% | $3,765,599▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $122,343 | $125,000▲8.7% | $3,633,985▲10.1% | $3,633,985▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $115,009 | $3,300,202 | $3,300,202 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3843441, based in Gonzales, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3843441.
- How much revenue does Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation report?
- Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation reported $265,863 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leah R & Alfred E Schaefer Charitable Foundation (EIN 26-3843441) 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.