Shmerler Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Shmerler Foundation Inc is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $218,111 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $55,600. 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$218,111
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$55,600
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $217,481 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $206,103 | 50 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $217,481 | 46 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $218,111 | 46 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Shmerler 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 Shmerler Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $109,361 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $86,350 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Unrestricted | $55,600 |
| Surprise Lake Camp | Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Lehigh University | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ujafederation of Ny | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Assn | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Emily's Entourage | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Congregation Kol Ami | Unrestricted | $6,111 |
| Daily Pennsylvanian | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Mount Sinai Bressman's Center | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| NYU Langone Health | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Westchester Children's Association | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Feeding Westchester | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Main Idea | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hope's Door | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| ASPCA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jill E Solomon Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Miami Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ms Association of America | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| My Own Book Club | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Student Advocacy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Glaucoma Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Opera Maine | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wizo | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cancer Support Communitygilda's Club | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pet Rescue | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Shmerler
- Ford Levy
Questions people ask
Does Shmerler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shmerler Foundation Inc give?
$218,111 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Shmerler Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William Shmerler (President) and Ford Levy (Secty).
What does Shmerler Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.