Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc
Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in West Orange, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $26K.
Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc gave $26K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,535
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,648
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $38,911
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (89% 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 Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel ($14K). Together the top 7 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel South Orange, NJ | Sustaining Contribution | $13,935 |
| Pillar Care Continuum East Hanover, NJ | Sustaining Contribution | $5,000 |
| James Deutsch Fdn Wilmington, DE | Sustaining Contribution | $2,500 |
| Temple Bnai Abraham Livingston, NJ | Sustaining Contribution | $1,800 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Orange, NJ | Sustaining Contribution | $1,500 |
| Community Food Bank Hillside, NJ | Sustaining Contribution | $500 |
| Play for Pink New York, NY | Sustaining Contribution | $300 |
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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 | $38,911 | $37,377 | $31,927 | $25,535 | 7 | $25,535 | — | $2,077 |
| 2023 | $31,814 | $26,112 | $24,272 | $23,735 | 6 | $23,735 | $575 | $1,935 |
| 2022 | $29,974 | $25,375 | $23,552 | $19,600 | 7 | $19,600 | $3,711 | $1,263 |
| 2020 | $2,968 | $20,248 | $17,280 | $17,250 | 7 | — | $2,901 | $2,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Nissim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jules J. Nissim
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lainie Nissim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan S. Nissim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc
How much does Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc give each year?
Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc gave $26K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 6 grants.
What is Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $3,648, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc give grants?
Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Delaware (10%).
Does Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sustaining Contribution" (7 grants).
Who are Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel ($13,935), Pillar Care Continuum ($5,000) and James Deutsch Fdn ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc?
Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc reported $39K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nissim Scharf Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3983329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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