Scharpf Family Foundation Inc
Scharpf Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing records grants to organizations working in areas including education and charitable causes, among them colleges, environmental organizations, and LGBTQ+ and gender-equity organizations.
Scharpf Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Scharpf Family Foundation Inc gave $302K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $301,665
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- Average grant
- $12,067
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,729,685
- Primary geography
- New York (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Scharpf Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3590 Highway 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Phone: (917) 538-5445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scharpf Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Cross College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $237K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 41 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (21%), California (20%), Washington, D.C. (17%), Indiana (17%), and New Jersey (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Scharpf Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $263K (2022) to $302K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $302K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN | Education | $50,000 |
| The Oped Project New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Grameen Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Berkeley, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Inclusive America Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Girls for Gender Equity Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Harvard Kennedy School Cambridge, MA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Calliers Youth Services Wickatunk, NJ | Educatoin | $20,000 |
| Desi Rainbow Parents Allies Metuchen, NJ | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Family Equality New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,729,685 | $192,490 | $349,503 | $301,665 | 25 | $349,363 | $192,350 | $304,222 |
| 2022 | $4,606,860 | $66,273 | $281,895 | $263,000 | 16 | $281,556 | $65,934 | $247,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scharpf Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $304K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education and charitable purposes. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the work supported: Girls for Gender Equity says it works for gender and racial justice by centering Black girls and gender-expansive young people of color; Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies says it supports South Asian families and friends of LGBTQ+ people; and Earth Island Institute says it supports environmental initiatives.
Other recipients describe work related to LGBTQ+ equality and community support. Family Equality says it advances equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education; Equality California Institute describes its aim as a healthy, just, and fully equal world for LGBTQ+ people; and Pacific Pride Foundation says its advocacy and education efforts serve a diverse population and aim to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission. Holy Cross College describes itself as a Catholic residential liberal arts college.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $301,665. Grants ranged from $300 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Holy Cross College; $25,000 each to The OpEd Project, Grameen Foundation, Earth Island Institute, and Inclusive America; $20,000 each to Girls for Gender Equity, Harvard Kennedy School, and Calliers Youth Services; and $17,000 to Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies. Other listed recipients included Family Equality, Pacific Pride Foundation, and Equality California Institute, each receiving $10,000. Twelve Gates Arts received $5,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Scharpf as president, Patricia Scharpf as vice president, George Gregory Scharpf as secretary, and Eric Scharpf as treasurer.
Scharpf Family Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth Scharpf, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Scharpf
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Eric Scharpf
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
George Gregory Scharpf
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patricia Scharpf
Vice President
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 Scharpf Family Foundation Inc
How much does Scharpf Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Scharpf Family Foundation Inc gave $302K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Scharpf Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Scharpf Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,067, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Scharpf Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Scharpf Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Scharpf Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Scharpf Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants) and "Education" (9 grants).
Who are Scharpf Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Scharpf Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Holy Cross College ($50,000), The Oped Project ($25,000) and Grameen Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Scharpf Family Foundation Inc?
Scharpf Family Foundation Inc reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $349K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $304K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scharpf Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scharpf Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scharpf Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Scharpf Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3474289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Scharpf Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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