Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation
Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $189K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $12K.
Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation at a glance
In short: Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation gave $12K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $3K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,400
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,100
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,900
- Total assets
- $188,707
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orphanage Mother Kareso ($9K). Together the top 4 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
How Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $42K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orphanage Mother Kareso | Assistance to people in need - Children | $8,500 |
| Nasuti Yange Orphanage Foundation | Provide Assistance to people in need - Children | $3,600 |
| Save the Young Girls Foundation | Assistance to people in great need - Children | $200 |
| Vair Orphanage | Support Food access to children under 16 | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $188,707 | $12,400 | $12,400 | $12,400 | 4 | $12,400 |
| 2024 | $188,707 | $12,800 | $12,800 | $12,800 | 4 | $25,800 |
| 2023 | $188,707 | $3,485 | $7,250 | $6,500 | 3 | $13,000 |
| 2022 | $185,957 | $39,078 | $40,103 | $39,078 | 1 | $39,078 |
| 2021 | $186,024 | $43,253 | $43,237 | $42,252 | 1 | $42,252 |
| 2020 | $185,938 | $12,430 | $12,027 | $11,225 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation is led by Frederic Scheer, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederic Scheer
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jocelyne Scheer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation
How much does Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation give each year?
Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation gave $12K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 4 grants.
What is Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation's typical grant size?
Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,900, and its average grant was $3,100, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation?
Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation reported $189K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What is Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation's EIN?
Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2139073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 3, 2026)
Live grants for the work Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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