Scharf Foundation Inc
Scharf Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Davidsonville, Maryland. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity in horse rescue, dog rescue, animal rescue, and medical research.
Scharf Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Scharf Foundation Inc gave $84K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,322
- +50.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,023
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,125
- Total assets
- $1,587,503
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Scharf Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Daniel Scharf as the contact and email as the form and materials. It states there are no restrictions on awards and no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel Scharf
Mailing address: 24622 Ladera Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: (949) 939-1926
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scharf Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Danny & Ron's Rescue ($28K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (43%), Washington, DC (19%), New York (12%), Maryland (12%), and Ohio (9%). The listed grants also include recipients in California and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Scharf Foundation Inc gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $84K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Danny & Ron's Rescue Wellington, FL | Emergency Care for rescued dogs | $28,000 |
| Kennedy Center Washington, DC | Performing Arts | $14,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Parkinsons Research | $10,500 |
| Washington International Horse Show Annapolis, MD | Equestrian Rescue program | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Charitible Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Public Charity | $7,222 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Palmetto, FL | Guide Dog Training | $5,000 |
| Camp Cocker Rescue Sherman Oaks, CA | Dog Rescue | $2,250 |
| Fauna & Flora USA Washington, DC | Diversity of Life | $2,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | Performing Arts | $2,000 |
| Panther Ridge Conservation CtrPB Loxahatchee, FL | Panther Rescue | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,587,503 | $81,935 | $124,424 | $84,322 | 14 | — | $38,780 | — |
| 2023 | $1,588,343 | $32,980 | $97,873 | $56,125 | 8 | — | $44,386 | — |
| 2022 | $1,530,477 | $6,522 | $92,299 | $54,000 | 7 | — | $19,063 | $76,444 |
| 2021 | $1,690,296 | $146,546 | $105,223 | $63,700 | 6 | $89,375 | $130,698 | $93,809 |
| 2020 | $1,639,987 | $1,689,106 | $48,832 | $19,500 | 2 | — | $26,585 | $35,649 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing lists horse, dog, and animal rescue, and medical research as its direct charitable activities. Its 2024 grants also show support for performing arts, guide dog training, conservation, and other charitable purposes.
Among the organizations it supported, Washington International Horse Show describes its mission as engaging, entertaining, and educating the Washington, DC community through a historic equestrian event while supporting charitable and military causes. Southeastern Guide Dogs says its mission is to transform lives through partnerships between people and dogs. Camp Cocker Rescue says it saves dogs from high-kill shelters in the United States and South Korea. Frosted Faces Foundation says it rescues abandoned senior animals from shelters and provides medical treatment and homes for them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $84,322. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $28,000, with a median of $2,125.
Notable 2024 grants included $28,000 to Danny & Ron’s Rescue for emergency care for rescued dogs; $14,000 to the Kennedy Center for performing arts; $10,500 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research; and $10,000 to Washington International Horse Show for its equestrian rescue program. Other listed grants included $7,222 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, $5,000 to Southeastern Guide Dogs, and $2,250 to Camp Cocker Rescue. Frosted Faces Foundation also reported receiving $500 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Scharf and Isabel Kurek as directors.
Scharf Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Scharf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Isabel Kurek
Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Daniel Scharf (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Scharf Foundation Inc
How much does Scharf Foundation Inc give each year?
Scharf Foundation Inc gave $84K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $56K across 8 grants.
What is Scharf Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Scharf Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,125, and its average grant was $6,023, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Scharf Foundation Inc give grants?
Scharf Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Scharf Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Scharf Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Scharf Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Scharf Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Danny & Ron's Rescue ($28,000), Kennedy Center ($14,000) and Michael J Fox Foundation ($10,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Scharf Foundation Inc?
Scharf Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $82K.
What does Scharf Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing lists horse, dog, and animal rescue, and medical research as its direct charitable activities. Its 2024 grants also show support for performing arts, guide dog training, conservation, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scharf Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Daniel Scharf as the contact and email as the form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scharf Foundation Inc's EIN?
Scharf Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1885465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Scharf Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scharf-foundation-inc-morg_9ccb150ae67d4c1c8ac8dab5ba31c28f
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