The Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $172,951 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $3,430 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$172,951
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$3,430
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $175,485 the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $175,485 | 32 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $172,951 | 32 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc 829 Park Avenue Apt 6B, New York, NY 10021 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 288-8253, jayjayliu@aol.com |
| What to submit | Purpose of charitable organization, exempt organization certificate, purpose of grant |
What The Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $170,151 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $25,000 |
| The Public Theater | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $13,431 |
| Second Stage Theatre | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $10,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $10,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Co | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $8,500 |
| The Frick Collection | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $5,500 |
| Signature Theater | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $5,000 |
| MCC Theater | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $5,000 |
| The New Group | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $5,000 |
| Asphalt Green | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $3,860 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing A | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,500 |
| Thater for New Audience | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,500 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,000 |
| The Morgan Library and Museum | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $2,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $1,500 |
| Cooper Hewitt | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations | $1,500 |
| New York Historical Society | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $1,000 |
| Chinatown Health Clinic Foundation | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $250 |
| Nys Charity Bureau | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $250 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $60 |
| The Wilderness Society | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $50 |
| Environmental Defese Fund | To extend financial assistance to worthy organizations. | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Flynn
- Chien Cho Liu
- Rod Ongjoco
Questions people ask
Does The Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc give?
$172,951 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $3,430.
Who runs The Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Flynn (Treasurer), Chien Cho Liu (President) and Rod Ongjoco (Secretary).
What does The Irwin S Scherzer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.