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.
Total Assets
$8,252,673
Grants (Last Year)
$281,553
Total Grants on File
78
Recipients Funded
33
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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Showing top 10 of 78 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 10 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 10 years, spanning 2015 to 2024.
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