Roberta and Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roberta and Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $502,287 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $34,575 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$502,287
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$34,575
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $685,070 the year before.
50% 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 | $685,070 | 49 | $66,987 |
| 2024 | $502,287 | 8 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
Roberta and Ernest Scheller Jr Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $259,150 |
| Missouri | 1 | $118,000 |
| New York | 2 | $105,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $137 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Fund for Israel's Tomorrow | Charitable | $118,000 |
| Americans for Ben Gurion University | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Various | Charitable | $59,150 |
| Bravo Vail | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel & Fellowship | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hadassah | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Flow Through From Baupost | Charitable | $137 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest Scheller Jr
- Lisa Scheller
Questions people ask
Does Roberta and Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roberta and Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation give?
$502,287 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $34,575.
Who runs Roberta and Ernest Scheller Jr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernest Scheller Jr (Chairman) and Lisa Scheller (Trustee).