Benjamin & Sophie Scher Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPark City, Utah · EIN 13-3965996 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$35K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$444K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe Charities | Lake Worth, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Engender Health | New York, NY | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Play for Pink | New York, NY | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Jafco | Sunrise, FL | General Operations | $0 |
| Utah Open Lands | Salt Lake City, UT | General Operations | $0 |
| MedShare | Secaucus, NJ | General Operations | $0 |
| Oxfam | Boston, MA | General Operations | $0 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General Operations | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $39,500 | 10 |
| 2022 | $39,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631829349100103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3965996
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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