The Scheerer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOjai, California · EIN 77-0552623 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $365,000.
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
87% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc | Bethesda, MD | Donor advised fund contribution | $1,320,730 |
| American Endowment Foundation Donor Advised Fund | New York, NY | Donor advised fund contribution | $365,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | Donor advised fund contribution | $365,000 |
| Thank You Life | Austin, TX | To support organizations involved with human services, education, and the environment | $60,000 |
| Deuce Community Inc | Venice, CA | To support organizations involved with human services, education, and the environment | $25,000 |
| Amber Waves Farm | Amagansett, NY | To support organizations involved with human services, education, and the environment | $20,000 |
| Mott Haven Academy Charter School | Bronx, NY | To support organizations involved with human services, education, and the environment | $20,000 |
| Ola of Eastern Long Island | Sagaponack, NY | To support organizations involved with human services, education, and the environment | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,195,730 | 8 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $121,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541439349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0552623
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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