Shaffer Family Foundation

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• American Freedom Alliance3 grants · $160,000
• Xl Ministries1 grant · $45,000
• Living Grace Community Church1 grant · $35,000
• Xl Ministries2 grants · $20,000
• Royal Family Kids Camp3 grants · $12,500
• Valley Baptist Church2 grants · $10,000
• Atascadero Bible Church2 grants · $10,000
• Covenant Communty Services2 grants · $10,000
• Mare4 grants · $9,500
• St Jude Childrens Hospital2 grants · $7,500

Giving over time

Grant history

All 47 reported grants, largest first.

• $60,000

  American Freedom Alliance · Encino, CA · 2023

  To build an international coalition of citizens of the west which involves writers, academic thinkers, and citizens from all around the world, who will join together through seminars, conferences, publications and activ… read allTo build an international coalition of citizens of the west which involves writers, academic thinkers, and citizens from all around the world, who will join together through seminars, conferences, publications and activist networks, to promote and protect moral values, democracy and freedom. less
• $60,000

  American Freedom Alliance · Encino, CA · 2022

  To build an international coalition of citizens of the west which involves writers, academic thinkers, and citizens from all around the world, who will join together through seminars, conferences, publications and activ… read allTo build an international coalition of citizens of the west which involves writers, academic thinkers, and citizens from all around the world, who will join together through seminars, conferences, publications and activist networks, to promote and protect moral values, democracy and freedom. less
• $45,000

  Xl Ministries · Roanoke, TX · 2023

  To help churches train and equip their members to be leaders in their local church.

• $40,000

  American Freedom Alliance · Encino, CA · 2024

  To build an international coalition of citizens of the west which involves writers, academic thinkers, and citizens from all around the world, who will join together through seminars, conferences, publications and activ… read allTo build an international coalition of citizens of the west which involves writers, academic thinkers, and citizens from all around the world, who will join together through seminars, conferences, publications and activist networks, to promote and protect moral values, democracy and freedom. less
• $35,000

  Living Grace Community Church · Bakersfield, CA · 2022

  To continue the tradition of proclaiming the gospel in bakersfield and around the world.

• $15,000

  Xl Ministries · Roanoke, TX · 2025

  To help churches train and equip their members to be leaders in their local church.

• $6,000

  Ethos 360 · Sanford, FL · 2022

  To assist the ministry of the local church through the mobilizing, equipping and coordinating of believers to evangelize unreached people groups, translate the scriptures and see indigenous churches established that glo… read allTo assist the ministry of the local church through the mobilizing, equipping and coordinating of believers to evangelize unreached people groups, translate the scriptures and see indigenous churches established that glorify god. less
• $5,000

  Atascadero Bible Church · Atascadero, CA · 2025

  To support its mission of serving the community through christian ministry, worship, discipleship, and outreach programs.

• $5,000

  Rock Harbor Church · Bakersfield, CA · 2025

  To share jesus the messiah, making the gospel known cleary and faithfully to thouse around us.

• $5,000

  Atascadero Bible Church · Atascadero, CA · 2024

  To support its mission of serving the community through christian ministry, worship, discipleship, and outreach programs.

• $5,000

  Covenant Community Services · Bakersfield, CA · 2024

  To help restore lives and transform generations for current and former foster youth

• $5,000

  Valley Baptist Church · Bakersfield, CA · 2024

  To make disciples, or fully devoted followers of jesus, through evangelism and missions.

• $5,000

  Xl Ministries · Roanoke, TX · 2024

  To help churches train and equip their members to be leaders in their local church.

• $5,000

  Casa · Atlanta, GA · 2023

  To supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.

• $5,000

  Covenant Communty Services · Bakersfield, CA · 2023

  To help restore lives and transform generations for current and former foster youth

• $5,000

  Covenant House · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

  To provide immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.

• $5,000

  Grace Central Coast · San Luis Obispo, CA · 2023

  To equip god's people to follow jesus and sending them out to not-yet-christians to help them begin to follow jesus

• $5,000

  K-Love Ministries · Rocklin, CA · 2023

  To create and distribute quality and compelling media that inspires and encourages people to have a meaningful relationship with jesus christ.

• $5,000

  Royal Family Kids Camp · Waxahachie, TX · 2023

  To create life changing moments for children of abuse.

• $5,000

  St Jude Childrens Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2023

  To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

• $5,000

  Valley Baptist Church · Bakersfield, CA · 2023

  To make disciples, or fully devoted followers of jesus, through evangelism and missions.

• $5,000

  Wounded Warriors · Bakersfield, CA · 2023

  To honor and empower wounded warriors and their families.

• $5,000

  Covenant Communty Services · Bakersfield, CA · 2022

  To help restore lives and transform generations for current and former foster youth

• $5,000

  For the Children · Santa Ana, CA · 2022

  To mobilize the local church to create life-changing moments for children who have experienced relational trauma.

• $5,000

  Royal Family Kids Camp · Waxahachie, TX · 2022

  To create life changing moments for children of abuse.

• $5,000

  Wood'S Humane Society · San Luis Obispo, CA · 2022

  To serve, protect and shelter homeless companion animals; to place animals into humane environments; to promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education, and reduce animal overpopulation; and to celebrate the… read allTo serve, protect and shelter homeless companion animals; to place animals into humane environments; to promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education, and reduce animal overpopulation; and to celebrate the human-animal bond. less
• $2,500

  Covenant Community Services · Bakersfield, CA · 2025

  To help restore lives and transform generations for current and former foster youth

• $2,500

  For the Children · Santa Ana, CA · 2025

  To mobilize the local church to create life-changing moments for children who have experienced relational trauma.

• $2,500

  Casa - Slo · Atlanta, GA · 2024

  To support and promote court-appoionted volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.

• $2,500

  Mare · Bakersfield, CA · 2024

  To help manage social giving that inspires and creates lasting solutions to critical community needs.

• $2,500

  Must Charities · Paso Robles, CA · 2024

  To help manage giving that inspires and creates lasting solutions to critical community needs.

• $2,500

  Royal Family Kids Camp · Waxahachie, TX · 2024

  To create life changing moments for children of abuse.

• $2,500

  Woods Humane Society · San Luis Obispo, CA · 2024

  To support its mission of rescuing, sheltering, and adopting homeless animals, while promoting responsible pet ownership through education, spay/neuter programs, and community outreach.

• $2,500

  Mare · Bakersfield, CA · 2023

  To provide therapeutic equine assisted activities for the benefit of people living with special needs and disabilities.

• $2,500

  Must Charities · Paso Robles, CA · 2023

  To help manage social giving that inspires and creates lasting solutions to critical community needs.

• $2,500

  Partners in Equestrian Therapy · San Luis Obispo, CA · 2023

  To empowers children, adults, and volunteers through a superior equine-assisted therapeutic program led by a team of certified instructors, trained staff, enthusiastic volunteers, and gentle and willing horses.

• $2,500

  Bakersfield Angels · Bakersfield, CA · 2022

  To walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.

• $2,500

  Mare · Bakersfield, CA · 2022

  To provide therapeutic equine assisted activities for the benefit of people living with special needs and disabilities.

• $2,500

  Must Charities · Paso Robles, CA · 2022

  To help manage social giving that inspires and creates lasting solutions to critical community needs.

• $2,500

  St Jude Childrens Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2022

  To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

• $2,000

  Mare · Bakersfield, CA · 2025

  To help manage social giving that inspires and creates lasting solutions to critical community needs.

• $2,000

  Wood'S Humane Society · San Luis Obispo, CA · 2023

  To serve, protect and shelter homeless companion animals; to place animals into humane environments; to promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education, and reduce animal overpopulation; and to celebrate the… read allTo serve, protect and shelter homeless companion animals; to place animals into humane environments; to promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education, and reduce animal overpopulation; and to celebrate the human-animal bond. less
• $2,000

  Desiring God · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

  To spread a passion for the supremacy of god in all things for the joy of all peoples through jesus christ.

• $1,500

  Woods Humane Society · San Luis Obispo, CA · 2025

  To support its mission of rescuing, sheltering, and adopting homeless animals, while promoting responsible pet ownership through education, spay/neuter programs, and community outreach.

• $1,000

  Casa - Slo · Atlanta, GA · 2025

  To support and promote court-appoionted volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.

• $1,000

  Casa of Kern County · Bakersfield, CA · 2025

  To speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children and youth in the juvenile court process by training volunteers to advocate for their safety and well-being in the courts, in schools, and in our community.

• $1,000

  Wounded Warrior Project · Jacksonville, FL · 2025

  To help wounded warriers find renewed purpose, build connections in her communities, and provide vital support to their families and caregivers.

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