The Scharpen Foundation Inc
The Scharpen Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Hutto, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $589K. Net investment income was $97K.
The Scharpen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Scharpen Foundation Inc gave $589K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $147K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $589,325
- +351.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $147,331
- +577.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $1,594,021
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (79% 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 The Scharpen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Impact Foundation ($464K). Together the top 4 received $589K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Scharpen Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 117765% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $589K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $589K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Foundation Lenexa, KS | Donation | $463,500 |
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Donation | $100,000 |
| Waterstone Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $25,000 |
| Birth Choice Centers Temecula, CA | Donation | $825 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,594,021 | $117,473 | $629,073 | $589,325 | 4 | $627,412 | $97,473 |
| 2023 | $2,102,368 | $385,513 | $163,537 | $130,512 | 6 | $161,461 | $348,806 |
| 2022 | $1,878,564 | $53,801 | $102,246 | $3,015 | 3 | $36,938 | $1 |
| 2021 | $1,927,009 | $35,000 | $93,863 | $500 | 1 | $27,391 | — |
| 2020 | $1,985,872 | $63,177 | $102,930 | $500 | 1 | — | — |
| 2019 | $2,025,625 | $74,797 | $167,892 | $8,000 | 2 | — | $2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Scharpen Foundation Inc is led by Scott Scharpen, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Scharpen
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Carolyn Scharpen
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Steve Norris
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about The Scharpen Foundation Inc
How much does The Scharpen Foundation Inc give each year?
The Scharpen Foundation Inc gave $589K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 6 grants.
What is The Scharpen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Scharpen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $147,331, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Scharpen Foundation Inc give grants?
The Scharpen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (17%).
Does The Scharpen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Scharpen Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How large is The Scharpen Foundation Inc?
The Scharpen Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $117K.
What is The Scharpen Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Scharpen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0579592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Scharpen Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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