The Strasbourg Foundation
The Strasbourg Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2023 filing states that it makes distributions for charitable religious and educational purposes to organizations qualifying under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the IRS Code.
The Strasbourg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Strasbourg Foundation gave $1.7M across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,660,490
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,652
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,036,702
- -61.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (36 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Strasbourg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One South Street 27Th Fl, Baltimore, MD 21202
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Strasbourg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Binyan Yerushlaim ($290K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 193 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Strasbourg Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 56 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1073% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2021) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binyan Yerushlaim Brooklyn, NY | Religious Services | $290,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Brooklyn, NY | Religious Services | $267,200 |
| United Mosdos Toah Veyirah Yerushol Monroe, NY | Religious Services | $187,800 |
| Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehide Brooklyn, NY | Religious Services | $171,000 |
| Cong Heim Chayeini Brooklyn, NY | Religious Services | $110,200 |
| Congregaion Gmach Zichron Shlomo Brooklyn, NY | Religious Services | $102,000 |
| Bnei Yerushlayim Brooklyn, NY | Religious Services | $100,000 |
| Pledger Charitable LTD Brooklyn, NY | Religious Services | $42,000 |
| Congregation Avnei Pnchos Monsey, NY | Religious Services | $36,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras Yisrael Brooklyn, NY | Religious Services | $36,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,036,702 | — | $1,672,990 | $1,660,490 | 56 | $1,660,490 | $92,255 |
| 2023 | $2,709,692 | $1,000,000 | $1,785,460 | $1,774,960 | 66 | $1,774,960 | $128,169 |
| 2022 | $3,495,152 | $1,000,000 | $316,650 | $311,650 | 27 | $311,650 | $155,309 |
| 2021 | $2,811,802 | $2,745,000 | $149,040 | $141,540 | 16 | — | $62,120 |
| 2020 | $215,842 | $396,000 | $181,578 | $166,578 | 28 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Strasbourg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K 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
The foundation states that its charitable activity is for religious and educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose listed purposes were religious services. Among its grantees, Pledger Charitable Ltd describes its mission as providing a platform for donors to support causes they care about; Shmira Community Services Inc says it provides emergency response and public safety services in the New York City area; Paamonim says it assists similar organizations through grants, counseling, and interest-free loans to people in need; and Tov Vchesed Foundation Inc says it supports charitable organizations providing financial assistance to indigent individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $1,660,490. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $290,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $290,000 to Binyan Yerushlaim, $267,200 to Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed, $187,800 to United Mosdos Toah Veyirah Yerushol, $171,000 to Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehide, and $110,200 to Cong Heim Chayeini. Each was listed for religious services. Other 2024 recipients included Pledger Charitable Ltd ($42,000), Shmira Community Services Inc ($25,000), Paamonim ($11,000), and Tov Vchesed Foundation Inc ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Yisroel Scharf as President, Rosa Scharf as Vice President, and DMZ Scharf as Secretary.
The Strasbourg Foundation is led by Yisroel Scharf, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yisroel Scharf
President
President Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
DMZ Scharf
Secretary
Secretary Director → Secretary & D, 2022
Secretary & D → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rosa Scharf
Vice President
Vice President Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Strasbourg Foundation
How much does The Strasbourg Foundation give each year?
The Strasbourg Foundation gave $1.7M across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 66 grants.
What is The Strasbourg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Strasbourg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $29,652, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Strasbourg Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does The Strasbourg Foundation give grants?
The Strasbourg Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (42 grants), Monsey, NY (4 grants), Lakewood, NJ (4 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (3 grants).
Does The Strasbourg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on The Strasbourg Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Services" (55 grants).
Who are The Strasbourg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Strasbourg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Binyan Yerushlaim ($290,000), Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed ($267,200) and United Mosdos Toah Veyirah Yerushol ($187,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Strasbourg Foundation?
The Strasbourg Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Strasbourg Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its charitable activity is for religious and educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose listed purposes were religious services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Strasbourg Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Strasbourg Foundation's EIN?
The Strasbourg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4388581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Strasbourg Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Strasbourg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-strasbourg-foundation-morg_7ec995a803df46d9af165ac7cb377429
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