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Roberta And Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation is a private trust based in HAZLETON, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $12.4M. Annual income is reported at $677K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and Colorado. According to available records, Roberta And Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation has made 191 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $405K in 2020 to $502K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $685K distributed across 49 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $512K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 92 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, Pennsylvania, New York, which account for 42% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$122
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 46 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Roberta And Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 191 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, PA, NY.
Roberta And Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.1M across 191 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $512K.
Roberta And Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Roberta And Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation is headquartered in HAZLETON, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SCHELLER | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ERNEST SCHELLER JR | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$502K
Total Assets
$12.4M
Fair Market Value
$12.4M
Net Worth
$12.4M
Grants Paid
$502K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$604K
Distribution Amount
$563K
Total: $12.4M
Total Grants
191
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
92
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| HADASSAHCHARITABLE | NEW YORK, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Salvation ArmyCHARITABLE | Alexandria, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $500 | 2023 |
| FOX CHASE CANCER CENTERCHARITABLE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $200K | 2024 |
| FUND FOR ISRAEL'S TOMORROWCHARITABLE | ST LOUIS, MO | $118K | 2024 |
| AMERICANS FOR BEN GURION UNIVERSITYCHARITABLE | NEW YORK, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| VARIOUSCHARITABLE | HAZLETON, PA | $59K | 2024 |
| OCEAN REEF CHAPEL & FELLOWSHIPCHARITABLE | KEY LARGO, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| BRAVO VAILCHARITABLE | VAIL, CO | $10K | 2024 |
| FLOW THROUGH FROM BAUPOSTCHARITABLE | BOSTON, MA | $137 | 2024 |
| Georgia TechCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $512K | 2023 |
| B'Nai Vail CongregationCHARITABLE | Vail, CO | $31K | 2023 |
| Jnf Usa Israel Reliance CampaignCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Moorings Park FoundationCHARITABLE | Naples, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| DrexelCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Alexander-Tharpe FoundationCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of TennesseeCHARITABLE | Knoxville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Tamaqua Area School DistrictCHARITABLE | Tamaqua, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Penn State UniversityCHARITABLE | University Park, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Panther Valley Area High SchoolCHARITABLE | Lansford, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Elizabethtown CollegeCHARITABLE | Elizabethtown, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Lebanon Valley CollegeCHARITABLE | Annville, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Leadership InstituteCHARITABLE | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Susquehanna UniversityCHARITABLE | Selinsgrove, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Alvernia UniversityCHARITABLE | Reading, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Cedar Crest CollegeCHARITABLE | Allentown, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Marian High SchoolCHARITABLE | Tamaqua, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversityCHARITABLE | Princeton, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Gmu FoundationCHARITABLE | Fairfax, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ashbrook CenterCHARITABLE | Ashland, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicCHARITABLE | Rochester, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Claremont InstituteCHARITABLE | Upland, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Agris Zindler Children'S FoundationCHARITABLE | Bellaire, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| National Right To Work FoundationCHARITABLE | Springfield, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Franklin InstituteCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish FederationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| AfmdaCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| American Red CrossCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Americans For IsraelCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| AreyvutCHARITABLE | Bergenfield, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Co2 CoalitionCHARITABLE | Arlington, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Flame FoundationCHARITABLE | Glenwood Springs, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of B'Shvil HamacharCHARITABLE | Morissville, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| James Madison InstituteCHARITABLE | Tallahassee, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Jewish War VeteransCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
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