Scheffler Family Foundation
The Scheffler Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives. Its mission centers on enhancing educational opportunities, as evidenced by its funding primarily directed towards individuals and organizations involved in education. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including students and educational programs, with a strong emphasis on literacy and school support. While it operates primarily in Georgia, it also extends its support to recipients in several other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small education-focused program, school, scholarship applicant, or individual seeking a modest grant (typically under $5,000), able to submit the foundation's application materials by the listed spring or fall deadline.
Good Fit
- • Clear education or scholarship purpose
- • Request size in the $900–$4,000 range
- • Ability to complete and mail the foundation's scholarship/application form
- • Local or regional presence (Georgia or neighboring states) or a demonstrable impact in those communities
- • Capacity to present concise, direct outcomes for a small grant
Geography
Grants were made across five states but the foundation disproportionately funds its home state, with about 55% of dollars going to Georgia, indicating a regional multi-state footprint rather than a national reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 14 distinct recipients in 2023 (12 in 2022) with eight new grantees in 2023 and six repeat recipients, showing a relatively broad and independent recipient set for a micro private foundation focused on education.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees (8 of 14 in 2023) plus published application instructions and deadlines, and a named contact with mailing address and phone, indicate unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
