Benjamin & Sophie Scher Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Benjamin & Sophie Scher Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Park City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$35,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$443,614
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $39,500 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,000 | 6 | $430,267 |
| 2023 | $39,500 | 6 | $436,320 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 5 | $443,614 |
How to apply
Benjamin & Sophie Scher Charitable 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.
What Benjamin & Sophie Scher Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe Charities | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Amnesty International | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Engender Health | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Play for Pink | General Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Scher
- David Scher
Questions people ask
Does Benjamin & Sophie Scher Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benjamin & Sophie Scher Charitable Foundation give?
$35,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Benjamin & Sophie Scher Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Scher (Trustee) and David Scher (Trustee).
What does Benjamin & Sophie Scher Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.