The Scherrer Foundation
The Scherrer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $51K.
The Scherrer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Scherrer Foundation gave $56K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,500
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,750
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,750
- Total assets
- $1,329,488
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Scherrer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Interval House ($51K). Together the top 2 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Scherrer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2024) to $85K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interval House Long Beach, CA | Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $50,500 |
| Thee Original Ducks Youth Football Organization Ontario, CA | Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $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 | $1,329,488 | $76,153 | $81,545 | $55,500 | 2 | $55,500 | $50,930 | $62,987 |
| 2024 | $1,257,092 | $72,078 | $70,533 | $48,000 | 2 | $48,000 | $50,117 | $58,893 |
| 2023 | $1,162,795 | $58,234 | $109,465 | $85,000 | 2 | $85,000 | $33,935 | $55,633 |
| 2022 | $1,115,589 | $70,836 | $98,724 | $70,412 | 6 | $70,412 | — | $61,005 |
| 2021 | $1,361,784 | $84,549 | $85,704 | $63,050 | 9 | $63,050 | — | $66,633 |
| 2020 | $1,344,132 | $6,529 | $80,905 | $59,100 | 6 | — | — | $65,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scherrer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Scherrer Foundation is led by John B. Scherrer, President & Treasurer As Req. on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John B. Scherrer
President & Treasurer As Req.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Miller
V.p. & Secretary As Req.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Scherrer Foundation
How much does The Scherrer Foundation give each year?
The Scherrer Foundation gave $56K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 2 grants.
How large is The Scherrer Foundation?
The Scherrer Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (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.
Where does The Scherrer Foundation operate?
The Scherrer Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia.
What is The Scherrer Foundation's EIN?
The Scherrer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4806188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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