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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Scherer Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $4,000 across 18 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$4K
2024
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$225
Median 2nd year grant
$415
H
Henry S Scherer Jr
Board Member
H
Henry Scherer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SCHERER FOUNDATION INC?
No. SCHERER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SCHERER FOUNDATION INC give?
SCHERER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SCHERER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SCHERER FOUNDATION INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SCHERER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SCHERER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $4,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SCHERER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SCHERER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include POPULATION CONNECTION, RENBROOK SCHOOL INC, and ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SCHERER FOUNDATION INC?
SCHERER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.