The E J Scharpf Foundation
Historical FunderOld Bridge, New Jersey · EIN 22-3484078 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $22,500.
How to apply
The latest return does not include application instructions. Check the foundation's website or contact it before sending a proposal.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General purpose support | $160,000 |
| Lasalle Academy | New York, NY | General purpose support | $50,000 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | General purpose support | $25,000 |
| The Haverford School | Haverford, PA | General purpose support | $22,500 |
| Collins Youth Services | Wickatunk, NJ | General purpose support | $17,750 |
| Dorothy Day Outreach Center | Loretto, PA | General purpose support | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | New Brunswick, NJ | General purpose support | $15,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Atlanta, GA | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Ridgewood Presbyterian Church | Ridgewood, NY | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Nativity of Our Lord Church | Monroe Township, NJ | General purpose support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($45,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasalle Academy | New York, NY | General purpose support | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $390,250 | 16 |
| 2024 | $580,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $571,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349100436
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3484078
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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