The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $182K.
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family at a glance
In short: The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family gave $78K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,375
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,708
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,181
- Total assets
- $1,159,355
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Williamson Museum ($26K). Together the top 9 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2020) to $116K (2019). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson Museum Georgetown, TX | Public Service | $26,094 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | Public Service | $10,000 |
| Harvest House Destin, FL | Public Service | $10,000 |
| KLRU Austin, TX | Public Service | $7,000 |
| Sky High for Kids Houston, TX | Public Service | $5,181 |
| HRS True Hope Georgetown, TX | Public Service | $5,100 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | Public Service | $5,000 |
| St David's Foundation Austin, TX | Public Service | $5,000 |
| Texas Performing Arts Austin, TX | Public Service | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,159,355 | $186,943 | $109,908 | $78,375 | 9 | $103,375 | $181,793 | $151,636 |
| 2024 | $1,120,914 | $103,612 | $128,060 | $102,292 | 11 | $122,292 | $98,600 | $138,557 |
| 2023 | $1,121,768 | $59,512 | $127,263 | $111,228 | 12 | $121,228 | $54,413 | $115,673 |
| 2022 | $1,174,519 | $51,242 | $117,241 | $102,005 | 8 | $112,005 | $46,143 | $111,314 |
| 2021 | $1,260,518 | $36,182 | $104,762 | $89,526 | 6 | $99,526 | $31,083 | $112,972 |
| 2020 | $1,342,598 | $-367 | $93,755 | $78,000 | 7 | — | $9,872 | $89,398 |
| 2019 | $1,423,220 | $221,072 | $131,198 | $115,500 | 9 | — | $65,977 | $90,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family is led by Jane Ann Flieller, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Ann Flieller
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ann Flieller
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Sara Lauterbach
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $15K (2025)
James A. Flieller
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Sara Lauterbach (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family
How much does The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family give each year?
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family gave $78K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 11 grants.
What is The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family's typical grant size?
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,181, and its average grant was $8,708, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family give grants?
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (4 grants) and Georgetown, TX (2 grants).
Does The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Service" (9 grants).
Who are The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family's largest grantees?
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family's largest 2025 grantees include Williamson Museum ($26,094), Austin Pets Alive ($10,000) and Harvest House ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family?
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family's EIN?
The Lanoe & Paul Scherer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3772758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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