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Scherrer Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is John B Scherrer. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $392K. Total assets have grown from $903K in 2011 to $1.2M in 2023. 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 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including California, Virginia, Massachusetts. According to available records, Scherrer Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $348K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $59K in 2020 to $85K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $141K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Virginia, New York, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Scherrer Foundation reported 29 individual grants totaling $347,974 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,000 and $15,450. Its largest single grant in the record was $80,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $109,465 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CA (17 of 29), followed by VA (4) and NY (2). In total the foundation's grantees span 8 states. Of its 16 distinct grantees, 38 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Charities Aid Foundation Of America ($20,000), Kind Soul Foundation ($6,000) and Boston Children's Hospital League ($5,000).
Computed from 29 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 8 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 9 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.
Scherrer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, VA, NY.
Scherrer Foundation has distributed a total of $348K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K.
Scherrer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Scherrer Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John B Scherrer | PRESIDENT/TREAS. as req. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Miller | V.P./SECRETARY as req. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$109K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$85K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$34K
Distribution Amount
$56K
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$348K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interval HouseFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Long Beach, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| I-Can Youth FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| House Of RuthFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Claremont, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Charities Aid Foundation Of AmericaFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Alexandria, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| KitechildFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | West Hollywood, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Kind Soul FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Albany, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Change Starts With MeFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Afton, MN | $412 | 2022 |
| Boston Children'S Hospital LeagueFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Boston, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Informed Consent Action NetworkFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Austin, TX | $2K | 2021 |
| Children'S Health DefenseFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $2K | 2021 |
| The V FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Cary, NC | $2K | 2021 |
| Bel Air ChurchFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Los Angeles House Of RuthFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Los Angeles, CA | $12K | 2020 |
| The Als AssociationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Arlington, VA | $500 | 2020 |
| Jeffrey FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| My Friend'S PlaceFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | Los Angeles, CA | $100 | 2020 |
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