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Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust 41-46497004

Preselected recipients only Beverly Hills, California · EIN 956685753

Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust 41-46497004 is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $9,250 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$9,25013$212,384
2024$10,50010$222,680

How to apply

Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust 41-46497004 says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust 41-46497004 funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio7$8,500
California1$1,000
Maryland1$500
South Carolina1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom
Youngstown, OH
Unrestricted gift$2,000
Temple El Emeth
Youngstown, OH
Unrestricted gift$2,000
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past
Youngstown, OH
Unrestricted gift$1,500
Leadership Mahoning Valley
Youngstown, OH
Unrestricted gift$1,000
Wysu 885 FM
Youngstown, OH
Unrestricted gift$1,000
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Sacramento, CA
Unrestricted gift$1,000
American Cancer Society
Cleveland, OH
Unrestricted gift$500
Greenville Symphony Society
Greenville, SC
Unrestricted gift$500
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries
Youngstown, OH
Unrestricted gift$500
Jewish Childrens Adoption Network
Brooklandville, MD
Unrestricted gift$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust 41-46497004 accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust 41-46497004 give?

$10,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust 41-46497004?

Its 2024 filing lists City National Bank (Co-Trustee), Bruce Sherman (Co-Trustee) and Richard Marlin (Co-Trustee).

What does Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust 41-46497004 fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.

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