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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 85-1885465

Scharf Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Davidsonville, MD. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 17 grants and $84,322 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Daniel Scharf
24622 Ladera Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 939-1926
Form and materials
EMail
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $84,322

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $1,587,503

  • Tax year 2023

    $56,125

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $1,588,343

  • Tax year 2022

    $54,000

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $1,530,477

  • Tax year 2021

    $63,700

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $1,690,296

  • Tax year 2020

    $19,500

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $1,639,987

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Danny & Ron's RescueWellington, FL

    Emergency Care for rescued dogs

    $28,000
  2. Kennedy CenterWashington, DC

    Performing Arts

    $14,000
  3. Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NY

    Parkinsons Research

    $10,500
  4. Washington International Horse ShowAnnapolis, MD

    Equestrian Rescue program

    $10,000
  5. Fidelity Charitible Gift FundCincinnati, OH

    Public Charity

    $7,222
  6. Southeastern Guide DogsPalmetto, FL

    Guide Dog Training

    $5,000
  7. Camp Cocker RescueSherman Oaks, CA

    Dog Rescue

    $2,250
  8. Fauna & Flora USAWashington, DC

    Diversity of Life

    $2,000
  9. Kravis Center for the Performing ArtsWest Palm Beach, FL

    Performing Arts

    $2,000
  10. Panther Ridge Conservation CtrPBLoxahatchee, FL

    Panther Rescue

    $1,500
  11. Lionel's LegacyLakeside, CA

    Senior Dog Rescue

    $750
  12. Cavalier Rescue USATucson, AZ

    Dog Recsue

    $500
  13. Frosted Faces FoundationRamona, CA

    Senior Dog Vet Care

    $500
  14. Seven LoavesMiddleburg, VA

    Food Pantry

    $100
  15. Alley Cat RescueMt Rainier, MD

    Animal Rescue

    $0
  16. Dunes Preserve FundMichigan City, IN

    Nature/Open Space Preservation

    $0
  17. Taylor Anne FoundationCary, NC

    Pediatric Cancer Research

    $0

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Medical research2 grants $10,50044% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation1 grant $10,00042% of the total
  3. Animals4 grants $3,25014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida4 grants $36,500
  2. District of Columbia2 grants $16,000
  3. New York1 grant $10,500
  4. Maryland2 grants $10,000
  5. Ohio1 grant $7,222
  6. California3 grants $3,500
  7. Arizona1 grant $500
  8. Virginia1 grant $100
  9. Indiana1 grant $0
  10. North Carolina1 grant $0

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Daniel ScharfDirector Hours 1Pay $15,000
  • Isabel KurekDirector Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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