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Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. It holds total assets of $3.5M. Annual income is reported at $644K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc. has made 109 grants totaling $502K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $183K in 2021 to $319K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $35K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and California and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 39 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 109 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $502K across 109 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $35K.
Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (061619844) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chien Cho Liu | President | $44K | $0 | $44K |
| Rod Ongjoco | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles Flynn | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
109
Total Giving
$502K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
46
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neue GalerieTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| ThirteenTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| The Public TheaterTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan OperaTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing ATo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Playwrights HorizonsTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Atlantic Theater CoTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Second Stage TheatreTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| New York Botanical GardenTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Central Park ConservancyTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Manhattan Theatre ClubTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $9K | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Chinatown Health Clinic FoundationTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Signature TheaterTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Mcc TheaterTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The New GroupTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American ArtTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Asphalt GreenTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Thater For New AudienceTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| The Frick CollectionTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| The Morgan Library And MuseumTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| New York Historical SocietyTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| The Doe FundTo extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |