//
Also known as: C/O MARK ZELNIKER
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Zelniker Scherr Foundation is a private corporation based in SYOSSET, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Mark Zelniker. It holds total assets of $577K. Annual income is reported at $239K. 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 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Zelniker Scherr Foundation has made 86 grants totaling $148K, with a median grant of $516. Annual giving has decreased from $104K in 2022 to $44K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $15K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Maryland, District of Columbia, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$250
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 43 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.
Zelniker Scherr Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 86 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MD, DC.
Zelniker Scherr Foundation has distributed a total of $148K across 86 grants. The median grant size is $516, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $15K.
Zelniker Scherr Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Zelniker Scherr Foundation is headquartered in SYOSSET, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilene Zelniker | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Scherr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jan Scherr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$53K
Total Assets
$305K
Fair Market Value
$738K
Net Worth
$305K
Grants Paid
$44K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$171K
Distribution Amount
$33K
Total: $298K
Total Grants
86
Total Giving
$148K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$516
Unique Recipients
39
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyMEDICAL RESEARCH | Oklahoma City, OK | $625 | 2023 |
| The Community SynagogueRELIGIOUS FURTHERANCE | Port Washington, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| North Shore SynagogueRELIGIOUS FURTHERANCE | Syosset, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Uja-Federation Of New YorkCIVIC | Syosset, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Sutton Place SynagueRELIGIOUS FURTHERANCE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | Bethesda, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Temple Or-ElohimRELIGIOUS FURTHERANCE | Jericho, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| New York Institute Of TechnologyEDUCATION | Old Westbury, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Northwell Health FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | New Hyde Park, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| American Parkinson Disease AssociationMEDICAL RESEARCH | Staten Island, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumCIVIC | Washington, DC | $757 | 2023 |
| Lustergarten FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | Woodbury, NY | $516 | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterMEDICAL | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Contractor For KidsCIVIC | Holbrook, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| JdrfMEDICAL RESEARCH | Atlanta, GA | $470 | 2023 |
| JafcoRELGIOUS | Sunrise, FL | $258 | 2023 |
| Sid Jacobson JccCIVIC FURTHERANCE | East Hills, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Adults And Children With Learning And Development DisabilitiesMEDICAL RESEARCH | Bethpage, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| The Pap Corps Champions For Cancer ResearchMEDICAL RESEARCH | Deerfield Beach, FL | $169 | 2023 |
| Actblue CharitiesCIVIC | Somerville, MA | $150 | 2023 |
| Parkinson Voice ProjectMEDICAL RESEARCH | Richardson, TX | $150 | 2023 |
| Ps3 Charrette SchoolCIVIC | New York, NY | $125 | 2023 |
| Nys CharitiesCIVIC | Albany, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| WcsCIVIC | New York, NY | N/A | 2023 |
| The Cholangiocarcinoma FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | Herriman, UT | N/A | 2023 |
| Give Butter CharityCIVIC | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |