Scharpf Family Foundation Inc Eric Scharpf
Invitation OnlyOld Bridge, New Jersey · EIN 85-3474289 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$302K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,266 and $20,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
92% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, IN | Education | $50,000 |
| The Oped Project | New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Grameen Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Berkeley, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Inclusive America | Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Girls for Gender Equity | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Harvard Kennedy School | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Calliers Youth Services | Wickatunk, NJ | Educatoin | $20,000 |
| Desi Rainbow Parents Allies | Metuchen, NJ | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Family Equality | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pacific Pride Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Equality California Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Chartiable | $10,000 |
| Trustees of U of Penn - Wharton Fun | Philadelphia, PA | Education | $10,000 |
| Greenbaum Foundation | West Hollywood, CA | Charitable | $8,471 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Health care | $6,216 |
| Children's Hospital of Phil | Philadelphia, PA | Charitible | $5,000 |
| Twelve Gates Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| Satrang-South Asian Lgbtq Support | Cerritos, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Montessori Center School | Goleta, CA | Education | $2,266 |
| Sam Milner | Sandy Spring, MD | Chariable | $1,412 |
| Girl Rising | New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Vsa for Unfpa | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cause | Los Angeles, CA | Chariable | $1,000 |
| Ember Charter Schools | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $500 |
| Belloguardo Foundaton | Santa Barbara, CA | Education | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $301,665 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532119349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3474289
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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