Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm
Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PAOLA, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $48K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$48K
-52.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-68.1% YoY
About Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm
Based on IRS filings
Mary Agnes Scherman & Harold Scherm is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PAOLA, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $48K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,731,435 | $3,669,098 | $3,579,837 |
| Revenue | $143,359 | $276,756 | $3,699,515 |
| Expenses | $81,022 | $130,192 | $119,678 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $81,022 | $126,952 | $119,678 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $66,947 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $188,681 | $174,744 | $156,899 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERI PETERSON | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | — | — |
| CHRISTIAN TOMAN | INVESTMENT OFFICER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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