The Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 06-1619844 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE IRWIN S SCHERZER FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 829 PARK AVENUE APT 6B, NEW YORK NY 10021 |
| Phone | 2122888253 |
| jayjayliu@aol.com | |
| Form and materials | PURPOSE OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, EXEMPT ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATE, PURPOSE OF GRANT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $25,000 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $13,431 |
| Second Stage Theatre | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Co | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $8,500 |
| Signature Theater | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $5,000 |
| Mcc Theater | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing a | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | San Francisco, CA | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,500 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,000 |
| The Morgan Library and Museum | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $1,500 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $1,000 |
| Chinatown Health Clinic Foundation | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $250 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $50 |
| Environmental Defese Fund | New York, NY | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $50 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($50,670). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,951 | 32 |
| 2023 | $175,485 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349101835
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1619844
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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