THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-6098464
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-6098464
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker focused on foundations and reported $6.7M in total grants paid to 86 grantees in filing year 2024. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW YORK FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY
$1.3M
3%

FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC
NEW YORK, NY
$768K
2%

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Inc
New York, NY
$725.3K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
130
Median 1st year grant
$33.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 298 grantees
- 31 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC?
Yes. THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC give?
THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $34 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $6.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW YORK FOUNDATION, FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC, and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE SCHERMAN FOUNDATION INC’s website.
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