Y David and Cheryl Scharf Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 85-1637843 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$186K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
30% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $50,000 |
| American Israel Public Affair Committee | Washington DC, DC | Support of organization charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Our Place in New York Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $23,600 |
| Amidei Zion of Bobov | Brooklyn, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $18,000 |
| Ezer Mizion | Brooklyn, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Kahal Toldos Tzvi Dspinka | Brooklyn, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohavei Torah of Riverdale Inc | Bronx, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $7,500 |
| Isreael Heritage Foundation | Grove City, OH | Support of organization charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Westchester Day School | Mamaroneck, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin | Brooklyn, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $3,600 |
| Hatzolah Air | Mongaup Valley, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $3,400 |
| University of Miami Hillel | Oxford, OH | Support of organization charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Congregation Khal Shaarei Zion | Brooklyn, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Manhattan High School for Girls | New York, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $1,800 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Pikesville, MD | Support of organization charitable activities | $1,800 |
| Hfpjc - Avoyseinu-M | Brooklyn, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $1,250 |
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan Inc | New York, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust M | Washington DC, WA | Support of organization charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | Far Rockaway, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $750 |
| Congregation Birchas Cha | Brooklyn, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $500 |
| Kollel Torah Temimah Inc | Baltimore, MD | Support of organization charitable activities | $500 |
| Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah of White Oak | Lakewood, NJ | Support of organization charitable activities | $500 |
| American Friends of Shalv | New York, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $360 |
| Shalom Academy for Torah | East Windsor, NJ | Support of organization charitable activities | $250 |
| Yeshivas Mekor Chaim | Brooklyn, NY | Support of organization charitable activities | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,560 | 26 |
| 2024 | $99,200 | 13 |
| 2023 | $183,650 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622589349101307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1637843
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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