Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
THE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)517 FRESH POND ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PONTE VERDA BEACH, FL32082
A Employer identification number

22-6042871
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(352) 258-1444
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$544,940J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 20 20 20
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 20,581 20,581 20,581
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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9,987
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 72,966
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 30,588 20,601 20,601
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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4,975      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest............... 95      
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
425      
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 5,495 0   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 27,570 27,570
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 33,065 0   27,570
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,477
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 20,601
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 20,601
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 455,651 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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453,065 		544,940
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 455,651 453,065 544,940
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 455,651 453,065
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 455,651 453,065
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 455,651 453,065
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
455,651
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,477
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
453,174
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
109
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
453,065
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 286
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 286
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 286
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 286
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
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b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowCATARINEAU & GIVENS PA, CATARINEAU & GIVENS PA Telephone no.right arrow (305) 596-7883

Located atright arrow8000 SW 117 AVENUE 2048000 SW 117 AVENUE 204MIAMIFL ZIP+4right arrow33183
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
 
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
DR JB SCHAEFER JR PRESIDENT
000.00 		0 0 0
161 HARDT HILL ROAD
BECHTELSVILLE,PA19505
WILLIAM C SCHAEFER TREASURER
000.00 		0 0 0
1909 SW 106 TERRACE
GAINESVILLE,FL32607
TERRY A THOMPSON TRUSTEE
000.00 		0 0 0
79 MINE MOUNT ROAD
BERNARDSVILLE,NJ07924
JOSEPH H SCHAEFER TRUSTEE
000.00 		0 0 0
11167 MONET WOODS ROAD
PALM BEACH GARDENS,FL33410
JANA K BOVINO SECRETARY
000.00 		0 0 0
23 DUNKIN DRIVE
WASHINGTON CROSSING,PA18977
MIMI ARMSTRONG TRUSTEE
000.00 		0 0 0
1917 WILL SCARLET LANE
SANTA ROSA,CA95405
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 N/A  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
544,940
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
0
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
544,940
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
544,940
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
8,174
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
536,766
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
26,838
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
26,838
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
286
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
286
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
26,552
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
26,552
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
26,552
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
27,570
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
27,570
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 26,552
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 8,607
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 27,570
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 8,607
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 18,963
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		7,589
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024....  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

25TH INFANTRY DIVISION SCHOLARSHIP
25TH INFANTRY DIVISION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PO BOX 7
PO BOX 7
FLOURTOWN,PA19031 		    EDUCATIONAL 250

AARP FOUNDATION
AARP FOUNDATION
PO BOX 93207
PO BOX 93207
LONG BEACH,CA93207 		    CHARITABLE 25

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
2595 INTERSTATE DR
2595 INTERSTATE DR
HARRISBURG,PA17710 		    CHARITABLE 25

AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST
AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST
1150 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
1150 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		    CHARITABLE 50

AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOC
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOC
PO BOX 2649
PO BOX 2649
HARRISBURG,PA17105 		    CHARITABLE 100

ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
58 KENNEL RD
58 KENNEL RD
BIRDSBORO,PA19508 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

ARTSQUEST
ARTSQUEST
101 FOUNDERS WAY
101 FOUNDERS WAY
BETHLEHEM,PA18015 		    CHARITABLE 100

ASPEN RHOADS RESEARCH FOUNDATION
ASPEN RHOADS RESEARCH FOUNDATION
8401 COLESVILL RD STE 510
8401 COLESVILL RD STE 510
SILVER SPRING,MD20910 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

BALLY COMMUNITY AMBULANCE
BALLY COMMUNITY AMBULANCE
537 CHESTNUT STREET
537 CHESTNUT STREET
BALLY,PA19503 		    CHARITABLE 120

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
5001 ANGEL CANTON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741 		    CHARITABLE 1,200

BOWMAN'S HILL WILDFLOWER PRESERVE
BOWMAN'S HILL WILDFLOWER PRESERVE
1635 RIVER RD
1635 RIVER RD
NEW HOPE,PA18938 		    CHARITABLE 500

BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
24 N READING AVE
24 N READING AVE
BOYERTOWN,PA19512 		    EDUCATIONAL 1,000

BOYERTOWN MUSEUM OF HISTORIC VEHICL
BOYERTOWN MUSEUM OF HISTORIC VEHICLES
85 S WALNUT ST
85 S WALNUT ST
BOYERTOWN,PA19512 		    CHARITABLE 100

BUCKS BEAUTIFUL
BUCKS BEAUTIFUL
85 E STATE ST
85 E STATE ST
DOYLESTOWN,PA18901 		    CHARITABLE 200

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
CHIRLDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		    CHARITABLE 100

CONSUMER REPORTS
CONSUMER REPORTS
101 TRUMAN AVE
101 TRUMAN AVE
YONKERS,NY10703 		    CHARITABLE 250

DAUGHTERS OF WISDOM
DAUGHTERS OF WISDOM
385 OCEAN AVENUE
385 OCEAN AVENUE
ISLIP,NY11751 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

DISABLE AMERICAN VETERANS
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
1201 NW 16TH ST
1201 NW 16TH ST
MIAMI,FL33125 		    CHARITABLE 250

DOG'S INC
DOG'S INC
4210 77TH ST STE E
4210 77TH ST STE E
PALMETTO BAY,FL34221 		    CHARITABLE 3,000

EASTERN BERKS FIRE DEPT
EASTERN BERKS FIRE DEPT
2243 OLD RTE 100
2243 OLD RTE 100
BARTO,PA19504 		    CHARITABLE 200

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
NEW YORK,NY10010 		    CHARITABLE 50

FRIENDS OF THE DELAWARE CANAL
FRIENDS OF THE DELAWARE CANAL
145 SOUTH MAIN STREET
145 SOUTH MAIN STREET
NEW HOPE,PA18938 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON CROSSING PARK
FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON CROSSING PARK
PO BOX 1776
PO BOX 1776
WASHINGTON CROSSING,PA18977 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
285 PEACHTREE CENTER AVE
283 PEACHTREE CENTER AVE
ATLANTA,GA30303 		    CHARITABLE 500

HANDS TO LOVE
HANDS TO LOVE
PO BOX 140572
PO BOX 140572
GAINESVILLE,FL32614 		    CHARITABLE 500

HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY
HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY
1700 HAWK MOUNTAIN ROAD
1700 HAWK MOUNTAIN ROAD
KEMPTON,PA19529 		    CHARITABLE 100

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BERK CO
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BERK CO
940 CENTRE AVE
940 CENTRE AVE
READING,PA19601 		    CHARITABLE 100

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
14650 NE 12TH AVE
14650 NE 12TH AVE
NORTH MIAMI,FL33161 		    EDUCATIONAL 1,000

KUTZTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
KUTZTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
212 S WHITEOAK ST
212 S WHITEOAK ST
KUTZTOWN,PA19530 		    CHARITABLE 50

METAVIVOR RESEARCH & SUPPORT
METAVIVOR RESEARCH & SUPPORT
7780 ELMWOOD AVE STE 130
7780 ELMWOOD AVE STE 130
MIDDLETON,WI53562 		    CHARITABLE 100

MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
1701 EAST OAKLAND PARK
1701 EAST OAKLAND PARK
OAKLAND PARK,FL33334 		    CHARITABLE 1,500

NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
1500 K STREET NW STE 700
1500 K STREET NW STE 700
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		    CHARITABLE 200

NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATORY
NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATORY
777 6TH STREET NW 700
777 6TH STREET NW 700
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		    CHARITABLE 100

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
PO BOX 1583
PO BOX 1583
MERRIFIELD,VA22116 		    CHARITABLE 50

NATURE CONSERVANCY
NATURE CONSERVANCY
800 DOUGLAS RD STE 220
800 DOUGLAD RD STE 220
MIAMI,FL33134 		    CHARITABLE 50

NORTHWESTERN THERAPY DOGS
NORTHWESTERN THERAPY DOGS
485 WORTHINGTON MILL RD
485 WORTHINGTON MILL RD
RICHBORO,PA18954 		    CHARITABLE 200

OAK HALL SCHOOL
OAK HALL SCHOOL
1700 SW 75TH ST
1700 SW 75TH ST
GAINESVILLE,FL32607 		    EDUCATIONAL 250

OCEAN CONSERVATORY
OCEAN CONSERVATORY
1300 19TH ST NW 8TH FLR
1300 19TH ST NW 8TH FLR
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		    CHARITABLE 25

PAWS OF WAR
PAWS OF WAR
127 SMITHTOWN BLVD
127 SMITHTOWN BLVD
NESCONSET,NY11767 		    CHARITABLE 500

PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
100 N 20TH ST STE 405
100 N 20TH ST STE 405
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		    CHARITABLE 50

PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
1250 FOURTH STREET
1250 FOURTH STREET
SANTA MONICA,CA90401 		    CHARITABLE 100

QUEEN OF PEACE
QUEEN OF PEACE
10900 SW 24TH AVE
10900 SW 24TH AVE
GAINESVILLE,FL32607 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

RANSOM EVERGLADES SCHOOL FUND
RANSOM EVERGLADES SCHOOL FUND
3575 MAIN HIGHWAY
3575 MAIN HIGHWAY
COCONUT GROVE,FL33133 		    EDUCATIONAL 250

RYLIES RESCUE
RYLIES RESCUE
PO BOX 1021
PO BOX 1021
SKIPPACK,PA19474 		    CHARITABLE 800

SAFETY NET SANCTUARY
SAFETY NET SANCTUARY
187 HOUCK RD
187 HOUCK RD
FLEETWOOD,PA19522 		    CHARITABLE 500

SALVATION ARMY OF PALM BEACH
SALVATION ARMY OF PALM BEACH
2100 PALM BEACH LAKES BLV
2100 PALM BEACH LAKES BLV
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33409 		    CHARITABLE 250

SAMARITAN'S PURSE
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
522 LEWISBERRY RD
522 LEWISBERRY RD
NEW CUMBERLAND,PA17070 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

SHRINER'S HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
SHRINER'S HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
2900 N ROCKY POINT DR
2900 N ROCKY POINT DR
TAMPA,FL33607 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

ST JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
3750 NW 87TH AVE STE 100
3750 NW 87TH AVE STE 100
DORAL,FL33178 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

THE MARFAN FOUNDATION
THE MARFAN FOUNDATION
4231 AVE OF THE REPUBLIC
4231 AVE OF THE REPUBLIC
PHILADELPIA,PA19131 		    CHARITABLE 100

TREVOR PROJECT
TREVOR PROJECT
PO BOX 69232
PO BOX 69232
WEST HOLLYWOOD,CA90069 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

UNICEF
UNICEF
125 MAIDEN LANE
125 MAIDEN LANE
NEW YORK,NY10038 		    CHARITABLE 1,000

UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
PO BOX 96860
PO BOX 96860
WASHINGTON,DC20077 		    CHARITABLE 100

UNIV OF ALABAMA HAND AND UPPER EXTR
UNIV OF ALABAMA HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY
1313 13TH ST S
1313 13TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM,AL35205 		    EDUCATIONAL 500

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
PO BOX 248027
PO BOX 248027
CORAL GABLES,FL33124 		    EDUCATIONAL 250

WHITE HOUSE
WHITE HOUSE
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20500 		    CHARITABLE 125

WHYY
WHYY
PO BOX 999
PO BOX 999
GREENCASTLE,PA17225 		    CHARITABLE 100

WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY
WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY
3701 ORCHID PL
3701 ORCHID PL
EMMAUS,PA18049 		    CHARITABLE 200

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
PO BOX 97180
PO BOX 97180
WASHINGTON,DC20090 		    CHARITABLE 500
Total .................................right arrow 3a 27,570
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		        20
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....         20,581
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		        9,987
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..     30,588
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
30,588
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION
EIN:
22-6042871
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 4,975      

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TY 2024 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
THE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION
EIN:
22-6042871
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
CHARLES SCHWAB - SEE ATTACHED   PURCHASE     63 60     3  
CHARLES SCHWAB - SEE ATTACHED   PURCHASE     56,009 52,262     3,747  
CHARLES SCHWAB - SEE ATTACHED   PURCHASE     16,894 10,657     6,237  

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION
EIN:
22-6042871
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
FRANKLIN GROWTH FUND AT COST    
FRANKLIN SMALL CAP AT COST    
TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND AT COST    
CHARLES SCHWAB AT COST 453,065 544,940

TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION
EIN:
22-6042871
Description Amount
IRS PAYMENTS 109


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE SCHAEFER FOUNDATION
EIN:
22-6042871
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES        
OFFICE 425