Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$76,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $144,500 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,500 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $144,500 | 21 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $76,000 | 18 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation 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.
What Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $46,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR4TOYS Charitable Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Palisades Charter High School | Genreal purpose | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Judes | General purpose | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals | General purpose | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Art Center College of Design | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cedars Sinai | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cedars Sinai | General purpose | $2,000 |
| City of Hope | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish America | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Home | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Senior Concerns | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Scherr
- Raymond Scherr
- Lauren Scherr
Questions people ask
Does Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation give?
$76,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet Scherr (Ceo, As Needed), Raymond Scherr (Secretary, As Needed) and Lauren Scherr (Cfo, As Needed).
What does Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.