Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Rochelle, New York · EIN 13-3972066 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$162K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,600.
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
37% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uja-Federation of New York | White Plains, NY | Unrestricted use | $40,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Community Services | White Plains, NY | Unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue Center | New Rochelle, NY | Unrestricted use | $11,687 |
| Israel Policy Forum | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center | Scarsdale, NY | Unrestricted use | $3,600 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use | $3,500 |
| Hias | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use | $3,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Oneblock Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | LA Jolla, CA | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| The New York Public Library | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Westchester Jewish Council | White Plains, NY | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Foundation | White Plains, NY | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| Wnet | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| Jewish National Fund United States | Rockville Centre, NY | Unrestricted use | $1,800 |
| Standwithus | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted use | $1,800 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| American Society of Hematology | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| JCC of Mid-Westchester Inc | Scarsdale, NY | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Let's Get Ready | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Northshore Concert Band | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Project Kesher | New York, NY | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Student Advocacy | Elmsford, NY | Unrestricted use | $1,500 |
| Gesher Campus Care | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,387 | 35 |
| 2023 | $137,709 | 33 |
| 2022 | $128,950 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630449349101003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3972066
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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