Private foundation · EIN 38-3772758 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $78K total, median $5,181. 89% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$78K
Median grant
$5,181
Stays in TX
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Williamson MuseumGeorgetown, TXPublic service$26K
Austin Pets AliveAustin, TXPublic service$10K
Harvest HouseDestin, FLPublic service$10K
KlruAustin, TXPublic service$7,000
Sky High for KidsHouston, TXPublic service$5,181
Hrs True HopeGeorgetown, TXPublic service$5,100
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXPublic service$5,000
St David's FoundationAustin, TXPublic service$5,000
Texas Performing ArtsAustin, TXPublic service$5,000

By state: Texas 8 · Florida 1

About this foundation

The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Jane Flieller, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $78K across 9 grants, a median of $5,181.

Where does The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family Foundation Inc give?

Texas (8 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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