Scharf Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Davidsonville, MD EIN: 85-1885465

Scharf Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Davidsonville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $39K.

Key facts about Scharf Foundation Inc

EIN: 85-1885465
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $84,322
Grants made (2024): 14
Average grant: $6,023
Median grant: $2,125
Total assets: $1,587,503
Primary geography: Florida (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Scharf Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Scharf Foundation Inc's 14 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (43%), District of Columbia (19%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants). None of its 14 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

-0.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$84K

+50.2% YoY

Grant Count

+75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-14.1% YoY

About Scharf Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $37K (43%)

District of Columbia $16K (19%)

New York $11K (12%)

Maryland $10K (12%)

Ohio $7K (9%)

All other $4K (5%)

Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Mississippi North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Virginia

Cities

WellingtonNew YorkWashingtonAnnapolisCincinnatiLawrenceAtlantaCaryDana PtGladstoneLakesideLoxahatcheeMiddleburgMt RanierNatchezNorwalkOak BrookPalmettoRamonaSherman Oaks

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,587,503	$1,588,343	$1,530,477
Revenue	$81,935	$32,980	$6,522
Expenses	$124,424	$97,873	$92,299
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$38,780	$44,386	$19,063
Distributable Amount	—	—	$76,444

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Danny & Ron's Rescue ($28,000), Kennedy Center ($14,000), Michael J Fox Foundation ($10,500).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Daniel Scharf	Director	1	$15,000
Isabel Kurek	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scharf Foundation Inc?

Scharf Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Davidsonville, MD. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Scharf Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Scharf Foundation Inc holds $1.6M in total assets with $82K in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $84K in 2024.

Where does Scharf Foundation Inc operate?

Scharf Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia.