THE KARLA SCHERER FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
The Karla Scherer Foundation funds educational and cultural initiatives primarily through grants to the University of Chicago and various arts and health organizations in Chicago, Illinois.
THE KARLA SCHERER FOUNDATION has 96 grants on file funding 34 organizations. Giving increased from $281,553 in 2024 to $318,297 in 2025. Reported assets: $2,148,172.
Total Assets
$2,148,172
Grants (Last Year)
$318,297
Total Grants on File
96
Recipients Funded
34
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318,297 | 18 | $17,683 |
| 2024 | $281,553 | 19 | $14,819 |
| 2023 | $249,650 | 23 | $10,854 |
| 2022 | $272,320 | 21 | $12,968 |
| 2021 | $150,700 | 15 | $10,047 |
Top Grant Recipients
CHICAGO, IL
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Chicago, IL
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CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHAGRIN FALLS, OH
Showing top 10 of 96 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 11 filing years)
AMANDA MCKENZIE
SECRETARY
HADLEY KIMBERLIN
TREASURER
KARLA SCHERER
CHRM-BD, CEO & TRUSTEE
IRS Filing History
THE KARLA SCHERER FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 11 years, spanning 2015 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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