Private foundation · EIN 85-1637843 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Y David and Cheryl Scharf Family Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $186K total, median $2,250. 69% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$186K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in NY
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
New York UniversityNew York, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$50K
American Israel Public Affair CommitteeWashington, DCSupport of organization charitable activities$25K
Our Place in New York IncBrooklyn, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$24K
Amidei Zion of BobovBrooklyn, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$18K
Ezer MizionBrooklyn, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$10K
Kahal Toldos Tzvi DspinkaBrooklyn, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$10K
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah of Riverdale IncBronx, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$10K
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$7,500
Isreael Heritage FoundationGrove City, OHSupport of organization charitable activities$5,000
Westchester Day SchoolMamaroneck, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$5,000
Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim BerlinBrooklyn, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$3,600
Hatzolah AirMongaup Valley, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$3,400
University of Miami HillelOxford, OHSupport of organization charitable activities$2,500
Congregation Khal Shaarei ZionBrooklyn, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$2,000
Manhattan High School for GirlsNew York, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$1,800
Ner Israel Rabbinical CollegePikesville, MDSupport of organization charitable activities$1,800
Hfpjc - Avoyseinu-MBrooklyn, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$1,250
Bikur Cholim of Manhattan IncNew York, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$1,000
United States Holocaust MWashington, WASupport of organization charitable activities$1,000
Yeshiva Darchei TorahFar Rockaway, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$750
Congregation Birchas ChaBrooklyn, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$500
Kollel Torah Temimah IncBaltimore, MDSupport of organization charitable activities$500
Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah of White OakLakewood, NJSupport of organization charitable activities$500
American Friends of ShalvNew York, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$360
Shalom Academy for TorahEast Windsor, NJSupport of organization charitable activities$250
Yeshivas Mekor ChaimBrooklyn, NYSupport of organization charitable activities$250

By state: New York 18 · District of Columbia 1 · Ohio 2 · Maryland 2 · Washington 1 · New Jersey 2

About this foundation

Y David and Cheryl Scharf Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Y David and Cheryl Scharf Family Charitable Foundation 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 Y David and Cheryl Scharf Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $186K across 26 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Y David and Cheryl Scharf Family Charitable Foundation give?

New York (18 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Ohio (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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