George & Marilyn Scherff Family
George & Marilyn Scherff Family is a private foundation, based in Bradenton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $105K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
George & Marilyn Scherff Family at a glance
In short: George & Marilyn Scherff Family gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -53.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +131.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $104,774
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George & Marilyn Scherff Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tunnel to Towers ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How George & Marilyn Scherff Family gives
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $11K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,774 | $3,718 | $5,031 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,388 | $5,283 |
| 2023 | $111,087 | $2,241 | $10,864 | $10,800 | 5 | $10,800 | $2,200 | $6,037 |
| 2022 | $114,710 | $1,986 | $7,980 | $7,940 | 6 | $7,940 | $1,986 | $6,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Marilyn Scherff Family reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George & Marilyn Scherff Family is led by George E. Scherff, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George E. Scherff
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 George & Marilyn Scherff Family
How much does George & Marilyn Scherff Family give each year?
George & Marilyn Scherff Family gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 5 grants.
How large is George & Marilyn Scherff Family?
George & Marilyn Scherff Family reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does George & Marilyn Scherff Family operate?
George & Marilyn Scherff Family has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee.
What is George & Marilyn Scherff Family's EIN?
George & Marilyn Scherff Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1942201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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