Private foundation · EIN 84-1210699 · Tucson, Arizona

The Adler Schermer Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $445K total, median $63K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$445K
Median grant
$63K
Stays in AZ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rivermont CollegiateBettendorf, IAAcademic excellence and maximizing the potential of each student$300K
The State University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IASchermer nursing fund, neurosurgery research and development fund, & ocular oncology excellence fund$100K
Spring Forward Learning CenterMoline, ILProvide educational and enrichment opportunities to families in the community$25K
Anderson Ranch Arts CenterSnowmass Village, COProvide instruction in the fine arts for children and adults$20K

By state: Iowa 2 · Illinois 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

The Adler Schermer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Lloyd G Shermer, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Adler Schermer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Adler Schermer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $445K across 4 grants, a median of $63K.

Where does The Adler Schermer Foundation give?

Iowa (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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