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THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION

THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION

OLD BRIDGE, NJ, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-3484078
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION

OLD BRIDGE, NJ, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-3484078
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The E J Scharpf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Pennsylvania, New York, and Indiana. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$571K

2023
Grantees funded
19
Multi-year grantees
74%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

15

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Marguerite Disepio
Board Member
P
Peggy Dembowski
Board Member
E
Eric Scharpf
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION?
No. THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION give?
THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and Indiana. 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 E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $571 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY, University of Notre Dame du Lac, and NOTRE DAME INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION?
THE E J SCHARPF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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