Private foundation · EIN 85-1885465 · Wellington, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Scharf Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $84K total, median $2,000. 24% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$84K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in FL
24%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

EMail Contact: Daniel Scharf, 24622 Ladera Drive, Mission Viejo, Ca, 9499391926 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Danny & Ron's RescueWellington, FLEmergency Care for rescued dogs$28K
Kennedy CenterWashington, DCPerforming Arts$14K
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYParkinsons Research$11K
Washington International Horse ShowAnnapolis, MDEquestrian Rescue program$10K
Fidelity Charitible Gift FundCincinnati, OHPublic Charity$7,222
Southeastern Guide DogsPalmetto, FLGuide Dog Training$5,000
Camp Cocker RescueSherman Oaks, CADog Rescue$2,250
Fauna & Flora USAWashington, DCDiversity of Life$2,000
Kravis Center for the Performing ArtsWest Palm Beach, FLPerforming Arts$2,000
Panther Ridge Conservation CtrpbLoxahatchee, FLPanther Rescue$1,500
Lionel's LegacyLakeside, CASenior Dog Rescue$750
Cavalier Rescue USATucson, AZDog Recsue$500
Frosted Faces FoundationRamona, CASenior Dog Vet Care$500
Seven LoavesMiddleburg, VAFood Pantry$100
Alley Cat RescueMount Rainier, MDAnimal Rescue
Dunes Preserve FundMichigan City, INNature/Open Space Preservation
Taylor Anne FoundationCary, NCPediatric Cancer Research

By state: Florida 4 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 1 · Maryland 2 · Ohio 1 · California 3

About this foundation

Scharf Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wellington, Florida, administered in care of Paul Ryberg, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Scharf Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. EMail Deadlines: None.

How much does Scharf Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $84K across 17 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Scharf Foundation Inc give?

Florida (4 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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