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The@Elizabeth O Shear Foundation is a private trust based in SOMERS POINT, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Sherman Silverstein Kohl Rose & P. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $153K in 2011 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Scholarships awarded to qualified high school graduates were paid directly to the colleges and universities that those students attended. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New Jersey. According to available records, The@Elizabeth O Shear Foundation has made 154 grants totaling $439K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $207K and $231K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $9K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 100 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 59 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Scholarships awarded to qualified high school graduates were paid directly to the colleges and universities that those students attended.
Scholarships awarded to qualified high school graduates were paid directly to the colleges and universities that those students attended. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 154 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, FL, PA.
The@Elizabeth O Shear Foundation has distributed a total of $439K across 154 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $9K.
The application deadline is April 2nd. Any student is eligible to receive aid from thisscholarship foundation who can provide verifiableinformation in response to the following requirements:1. Graduating high school senior of one of the following schools located in Southern Ocean County New Jersey: - Lacey Township High School - Pinelands Regional High School - Southern Regional High School - Barnegat High School - The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science(M.A.T.E.S.) ONLY if they come from the sending disticts of Barnegat, Lacey, Pineland and Southern. Other students are not eligible. - Performing Arts Academy of OCVTS ONLY if they come from the sending disticts of Barnegat, Lacey, Pineland and Southern. Other students are not eligible.2. Minimum grade point average of 3.5 (B+) on a 4.0 system.3. Minimum SAT score of 1100, excluding the writing portion.4. Top 20% of high school class.5. Must submit application by the deadline, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.Scholarship:A student may receive up to $2,500 a year.
The@Elizabeth O Shear Foundation is headquartered in SOMERS POINT, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan S Gerber | Trustee | $37K | $0 | $37K |
| Barbara Freedman Gerber | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$273K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$231K
Contributions
$1.5M
Net Investment Income
$24K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
154
Total Giving
$439K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
100
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph FabianScholarship | Manahawkin, NJ | $9K | 2023 |
| Kevin DehartScholarship | Manahawkin, NJ | $6K | 2023 |
| James CorlissScholarship | Barnegat, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Lilah CunninghamScholarship | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Brielle WilloughbyScholarship | Surf City, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Donna CampbellScholarship | Tuckerton, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Sofia KirbyScholarship | Barnegat Light, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Alexis OsbornScholarship | Little River, SC | $4K | 2023 |
| Grace DitmarScholarship | Manahawkin, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Kayla StallardScholarship | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Madison RomanoScholarship | Tuckerton, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Michael PriceScholarship | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Bailey LawrenceScholarship | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Luke BushScholarship | Manahawkin, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Sara KuzanScholarship | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Hope DewittScholarship | Forked River, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Chelsea PachasScholarship | Barnegat, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Shannon HarringtonScholarship | Barnegat, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Alyssa CostelloScholarship | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Thomas John DeakyneScholarship | Brant Beach, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Emily FenceScholarship | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Kali FindlowScholarship | Forked River, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Samantha GloverScholarship | Forked River, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Logan HaemmerleScholarship | Forked River, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Jillian JankowskiScholarship | Barnegat, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Lacey MckimScholarship | Forked River, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Deegan MelchiondoScholarship | Barnegat, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Maria MezzoScholarship | Palm Coast, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Nicholas RaylmanScholarship | Warren Grove, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Kira SmithScholarship | Barnegat, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Dylan SnyderScholarship | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Nadia VitoScholarship | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Kelsey BellackScholarship | Manahawkin, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Emily BrennanScholarship | Forked River, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Riley ChristianScholarship | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Johnathan MakarScholarship | Oxford, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Dana PayerScholarship | Barnegat, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Marnea ReimerScholarship | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Cierra SealsScholarship | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Claudia C SchreierScholarship | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Emily StainoScholarship | West Creek, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Abigayle SinibaldiScholarship | Forked River, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Julia ThompsonScholarship | Manahawkin, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Sharon BensonScholarship | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Cassandra VongrejScholarship | Forked River, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Cameron CallisScholarship | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Isabel GuiroScholarship | Barnegat, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Grace YanciScholarship | Manahawkin, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Danielle BoslandScholarship | Manahawkin, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Adam D'AmbrosioScholarship | West Creek, NJ | $3K | 2023 |