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Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in NEW ROCHELLE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Robert Scher Et Al. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2010 to $3.4M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation has made 178 grants totaling $450K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $94K in 2020 to $129K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $32K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 55 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, District of Columbia, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 45 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.
Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 178 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $450K across 178 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $32K.
Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation is headquartered in NEW ROCHELLE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avi Gelboim | TRUSTEE | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Ricky Gelboim | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Gelboim | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$182K
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.5M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
$129K
Contributions
$51K
Net Investment Income
$237K
Distribution Amount
$168K
Total: $603K
Total Grants
178
Total Giving
$450K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
55
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyUNRESTRICTED USE | Oklahoma City, OK | $1K | 2023 |
| Uja-Federation Of New YorkUNRESTRICTED USE | White Plains, NY | $32K | 2023 |
| Westchester Jewish Community ServicesUNRESTRICTED USE | White Plains, NY | $22K | 2023 |
| Beth El Synagogue CenterUNRESTRICTED USE | New Rochelle, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Marlene Meyerson Jcc ManhattanUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Israel Policy ForumUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support FundUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncUNRESTRICTED USE | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| HiasUNRESTRICTED USE | Silver Spring, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Salk Institute For Biological StudiesUNRESTRICTED USE | La Jolla, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense ForcesUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Oneblock IncUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Student AdvocacyUNRESTRICTED USE | Elmsford, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The New York Public LibraryUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE | Oakland, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Westchester Jewish CouncilUNRESTRICTED USE | White Plains, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| White Plains Hospital Medical CenterUNRESTRICTED USE | White Plains, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Shalva IsraelUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Soroka Medical CenterUNRESTRICTED USE | Scarsdale, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| WnetUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American Society Of HematologyUNRESTRICTED USE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Northshore Concert BandUNRESTRICTED USE | Evanston, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Chicago Public MediaUNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Jcc Of Mid-Westchester IncUNRESTRICTED USE | Scarsdale, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterUNRESTRICTED USE | Montgomery, AL | $2K | 2023 |
| StandwithusUNRESTRICTED USE | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund United StatesUNRESTRICTED USE | Rockville Centre, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Project KesherUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Parkinson'S FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE | Bethesda, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationUNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundUNRESTRICTED USE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Jdrf (The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)UNRESTRICTED USE | Boone, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Let'S Get ReadyUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |