Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 35-1997098
Foundation Overview
Based in Muncie, IN, Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation has awarded 165 grants totaling $3,925,250 to organizations in Indiana, Michigan and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $200,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 18 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
93% of all grants are concentrated in Indiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Muncie (90%), Indianapolis (4%), Yorktown (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University Foundation | $50,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Payment 2 Of 5 Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Funders' Forum Collaborative | 2023 |
| Cornerstone Center For The Arts | $30,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Greater Muncie Indiana Habitat For Humanity | $40,000 | Muncie, IN, US | 2023 Housing Program | 2023 |
| Heart Of Indiana United Way | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Summer Book Give Away Program | 2023 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $15,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Endowment | 2023 |
| Masterworks Chorale | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Valentine's Day Concert | 2023 |
| Motivate Our Minds | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Summer Education & Transportation | 2023 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | 2023 Holiday Programs | 2023 |
| Orchestra Indiana | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Greatest Immediate Need | 2023 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | $60,000 | Muncie, IN, US | 2023 Payment & Foundational Suppport | 2023 |
| Youth Opportunity Center | $24,400 | Muncie, IN, US | Summer Enrichment Program | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Muncie | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Emergency Shelter And Cots Stay Program | 2023 |
| Muncie Mission Ministries | $25,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Project Greathouse | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Operation Full Pack | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Muncie | $50,000 | Muncie, IN, US | New Facility Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Nonprofit Support Network | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Core | 2023 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre | $30,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Page To Stage Program | 2023 |
| American Red Cross - Indiana Region | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Home Fire Campaign | 2022 |
| Awaken Inc | $10,000 | Yorktown, IN, US | Translator Funding | 2022 |
| Ball State University Foundation | $50,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Facilities Pillar | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Muncie | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Part Time Social Emotional Counselor | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Funders' Forum Collaborative | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Center For The Arts | $25,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Greater Muncie Indiana Habitat For Humanity | $60,000 | Muncie, IN, US | 2022 Housing Program | 2022 |
| Heart Of Indiana United Way | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Young Artists Scholarships | 2022 |
| Masterworks Chorale | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Valentine's Day Concert | 2022 |
| Motivate Our Minds | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Educational Enrichments Program Support | 2022 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | $30,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Programming Support | 2022 |
| Muncie-delaware Clean & Beautiful | $1,200 | Muncie, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| North Manchester United Methodist Church | $500 | North Manchester, IN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Orchestra Indiana | $25,150 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | $45,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Full Time Virtual Program Manager And Operational Support | 2022 |
| Youth Opportunity Center | $57,850 | Muncie, IN, US | Spirit Life Coordinator | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Muncie | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Emergency Shelter And Cots Stay Program | 2022 |
| American Red Cross - Indiana Region | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Home Fire Campaign | 2022 |
| Awaken Inc | $10,000 | Yorktown, IN, US | Translator Funding | 2022 |
| Ball State University Foundation | $50,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Facilities Pillar | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Muncie | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Part Time Social Emotional Counselor | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Funders' Forum Collaborative | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Center For The Arts | $25,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Greater Muncie Indiana Habitat For Humanity | $60,000 | Muncie, IN, US | 2022 Housing Program | 2022 |
| Heart Of Indiana United Way | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Young Artists Scholarships | 2022 |
| Masterworks Chorale | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Valentine's Day Concert | 2022 |
| Motivate Our Minds | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Educational Enrichments Program Support | 2022 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | $30,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Programming Support | 2022 |
| Muncie-delaware Clean & Beautiful | $1,200 | Muncie, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| North Manchester United Methodist Church | $500 | North Manchester, IN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Orchestra Indiana | $25,150 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | $45,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Full Time Virtual Program Manager And Operational Support | 2022 |
| Youth Opportunity Center | $57,850 | Muncie, IN, US | Spirit Life Coordinator | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Muncie | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Emergency Shelter And Cots Stay Program | 2022 |
| American Red Cross - Indiana Region | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Home Fire Campaign | 2022 |
| Awaken Inc | $10,000 | Yorktown, IN, US | Translator Funding | 2022 |
| Ball State University Foundation | $50,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Facilities Pillar | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Muncie | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Part Time Social Emotional Counselor | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Funders' Forum Collaborative | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Center For The Arts | $25,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Greater Muncie Indiana Habitat For Humanity | $60,000 | Muncie, IN, US | 2022 Housing Program | 2022 |
| Heart Of Indiana United Way | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Young Artists Scholarships | 2022 |
| Masterworks Chorale | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Valentine's Day Concert | 2022 |
| Motivate Our Minds | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Educational Enrichments Program Support | 2022 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | $30,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Programming Support | 2022 |
| Muncie-delaware Clean & Beautiful | $1,200 | Muncie, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| North Manchester United Methodist Church | $500 | North Manchester, IN, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Orchestra Indiana | $25,150 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | $45,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Full Time Virtual Program Manager And Operational Support | 2022 |
| Youth Opportunity Center | $57,850 | Muncie, IN, US | Spirit Life Coordinator | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Muncie | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Emergency Shelter And Cots Stay Program | 2022 |
| Cardinal Greenways | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Community Enhancement Projects | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Muncie Memory Spiral Support | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Funders' Forum Collaborative | 2021 |
| Greater Muncie Indiana Habitat For Humanity | $36,000 | Muncie, IN, US | 2021 Housing Program | 2021 |
| Heart Of Indiana United Way | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $15,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Young Artists Scholarships | 2021 |
| Ivy Tech Community College - Muncie | $35,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Muncie Campus Project | 2021 |
| Masterworks Chorale | $4,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Valentine's Day Concert | 2021 |
| Motivate Our Minds | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Educational Enrichments Program Support | 2021 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | $200,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Programming Support | 2021 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre | $25,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Muncie-delaware Clean & Beautiful | $1,200 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | $55,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Full Time Virtual Program Manager And Operational Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Delaware Henry And Randolph Counties | $500 | Muncie, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Youth Opportunity Center | $12,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Ywca Of Muncie | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Emergency Shelter And Cots Stay Program | 2021 |
| Ball State University Muncie Community Schools | $50,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Ela Teachers Support And Facilitator Stipends | 2020 |
| Ball State University Foundation | $50,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Cardinal Commitment Pledge | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Muncie | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Before School Program | 2020 |
| Cardinal Greenways | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Funders' Forum Collaborative | 2020 |
| Cornerstone Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Art Education Program Support | 2020 |
| Greater Muncie Indiana Habitat For Humanity | $30,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Rev Up! Program Support | 2020 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $15,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Young Artists Scholarships | 2020 |
| Ivy Tech Community College - Muncie | $60,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Muncie Campus Project | 2020 |
| Masterworks Chorale | $4,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Valentine's Day Concert | 2020 |
| Motivate Our Minds | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Educational Enrichments Program Support | 2020 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Programming Support | 2020 |
| Muncie Mission | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Muncie Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Outdoor Concert And Operating Support | 2020 |
| Muncie-delaware Clean & Beautiful | $3,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Purdue Polytechnic Institute | $10,000 | West Lafayette, IN, US | Future Of Work Initiative | 2020 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | $55,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Cfo Consultant And Operational Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of Delaware Henry And Randolph Counties | $45,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Covid-19 Emergency Fund And Summer Book Giveaway | 2020 |
| Ywca Of Muncie | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Emergency Shelter And Cots Stay Program | 2020 |
| Arc Of Indiana Foundation | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Ball State University Foundation | $110,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Cardinal Commitment Pledge | 2018 |
| Cardinal Greenways | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Operating Support | 2018 |
| Chrisitian Ministries Of Delaware County | $2,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Emergency Assistance Program | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | $2,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Funders' Forum Collaborative | 2018 |
| Cornerstone Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $30,000 | Muncie, IN, US | 2018 Housing Program | 2018 |
| Hillcroft Services | $25,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Building Project | 2018 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $15,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Archive Digitalization Project | 2018 |
| Masterworks Chorale | $3,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Valentine's Day Concert | 2018 |
| Motivate Our Minds | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Academy Of Experience | 2018 |
| Muncie Boys And Girls Club | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Power Hour Initiative | 2018 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Holiday Programming | 2018 |
| Muncie Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Music On The Move And Festival On The Green | 2018 |
| Muncie-delaware Clean & Beautiful | $3,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Project Leadership | $7,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Hunger Relief And Poverty Alleviation | 2018 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | $52,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Mou Pledge Payment And Emergence Campaign Match | 2018 |
| United Way Of Delaware County | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | 2018 |
| Youth Opportunity Center | $80,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Next Chapter Campaign | 2018 |
| Yoc Foundation | $200 | Muncie, IN, US | Memorial | 2018 |
| America's Hometown Band | $3,250 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Arc Of Indiana Foundation | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Ball State University Foundation | $100,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Shafer Scholarship Pledge | 2017 |
| Cancer Center Of Eci-little Red Door | $1,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Community Hope Benefit Event | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Gift Matching Program | 2017 |
| Cornerstone Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $25,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Hillcroft Services | $25,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Building Project | 2017 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $30,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Archive Digitalization Project | 2017 |
| Masterworks Chorale | $3,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Valentine Concert | 2017 |
| Muncie Boys And Girls Club | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Elementary Program | 2017 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Amazing Elf Adventure, Fire Safety Family Day, New Year's, And Free Saturdays | 2017 |
| Muncie Symphony Orchestra | $14,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Music On The Move And Festival On The Green | 2017 |
| Muncie-delaware Clean & Beautiful | $3,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Project Leadership | $7,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Hunger Relief And Poverty Alleviation | 2017 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | $60,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support, Bradning/strategic Marketing, Emergence Campaign Match | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Muncie | $7,500 | Muncie, ID, US | Emergency & Transitional Shelter Program | 2017 |
| Youth Opportunity Center | $60,600 | Muncie, IN, US | Next Chapter Campaign | 2017 |
| Arc Of Indiana Foundation | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Ball State University Foundation | $100,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Shafer Scholarship Pledge | 2016 |
| Christian Ministries | $2,500 | Munce, IN, US | Emergency Assistance Program | 2016 |
| Community Foundation Of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | $20,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Gift Matching Program | 2016 |
| Cornerstone Center For The Arts | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $25,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $30,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Archive Digitalization Project | 2016 |
| Masterworks Chorale | $3,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Valentine Concert | 2016 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Winter Wonderland, 1/2 Price Sundays, Free Saturdays | 2016 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre | $50,000 | Munce, IN, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Muncie Symphony Orchestra | $14,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Muncie-delaware Clean & Beautiful | $3,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Project Leadership | $7,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Sutton Elementary School Pantry Program | 2016 |
| Shafer Leadership Academy | $49,500 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| United Way Of Delaware County | $16,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Muncie | $5,000 | Munce, ID, US | Emergency & Transitional Shelter Program | 2016 |
| Youth Opportunity Center | $60,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Next Chapter Campaign | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 35-1997098 |
| Website | http://www.shaferfoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 1408 Muncie, IN 47308-1408 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee, Chairman And Pres | Terry L Walker |
|---|---|
| Trustee, Secretary | Christopher D Fancher |
| Trustee, Treasurer | Kenneth R Briner |
| Trustee, Second Vice President | Ray L Chambers |
| Trustee, Vice President | Jon H Moll |
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