Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm
Accepts applications
Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm is a private foundation in Paola, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,800 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $12,800 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$47,800
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$12,800
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $100,000 the year before.
100% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 2 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $47,800 | 3 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Keri Peterson 702 Baptiste Dr PO Box B, Paola, KS 66071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 259-2110, kpeterson@firstoptionbank.com |
| What to submit | See application attached |
| Deadlines | March 1 |
What Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 3 | $47,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakemary Foundation | Facilities for exceptional children | $25,000 |
| My Father House Community Services | Family housing | $12,800 |
| Individual | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keri Peterson
- Christian Toman
Questions people ask
Does Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1.
How much does Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm give?
$47,800 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $12,800.
Who runs Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm?
Its 2024 filing lists Keri Peterson (Administrative Officer) and Christian Toman (Investment Officer).
What does Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and housing and homelessness.