Scherer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Scherer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Avon, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,200 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7,200
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$148,807
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,000 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,200 | 4 | $151,226 |
| 2024 | $4,000 | 2 | $152,884 |
| 2025 | $7,200 | 5 | $148,807 |
How to apply
Scherer Foundation Inc 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 Scherer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $6,200 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation | Annual drive | $2,000 |
| Hartford Hospital | Donation | $2,000 |
| Saint Francis Hospital | Donation | $2,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| ALS CT | Donation | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry S Scherer Jr
Questions people ask
Does Scherer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scherer Foundation Inc give?
$7,200 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Scherer Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry S Scherer Jr (President).
What does Scherer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.