AI Summary
The Scharer Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $15,000 across four grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Marion YMCA Endowment Fund Inc
$35K
27%
Young Mens Christian Association of Marion County Ohio (5107)
$15K
12%
Ohio Northern University
$15K
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio. 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 SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $15 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include Marion YMCA Endowment Fund Inc, Young Mens Christian Association of Marion County Ohio (5107), and Ohio Northern University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
SCHARER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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