Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1989, with $56,891 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 35-6480711 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$57K
▲ 106.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$39K
Net assets
$579K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating176 mo reserves · +31% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation: 176 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30K (FY2013) to $57K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $579K
Operating margin
30.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$579K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$579K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,891▲106% | $39,448▲16.1% | $579,305▲3.1% | $579,305▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $27,556▲15.8% | $33,978▼3.6% | $561,869▼1.2% | $561,869▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $23,797▲8.5% | $35,246▼9.8% | $568,728▼2.0% | $568,728▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $21,925▼48.2% | $39,059▲12.1% | $580,151▼2.8% | $580,151▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $42,343▲1363% | $34,832▲11.8% | $596,790▲1.2% | $596,790▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $2,894▼90.9% | $31,152▼23.8% | $589,585▼4.6% | $589,585▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $31,672▼82.3% | $40,860▲21.4% | $617,947▼1.5% | $617,947▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $178,758▲883% | $33,652▲6.2% | $627,130▲30.1% | $627,130▲30.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $18,194▼56.1% | $31,677▼3.9% | $482,025▼2.7% | $482,025▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $41,471▼21.6% | $32,969▲0.2% | $495,510▲1.7% | $495,510▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $52,922▲78.0% | $32,917▲4.7% | $487,011▲3.5% | $487,011▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $29,732 | $31,427▲7.8% | $470,658▲0.5% | $470,658▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $29,142▲1.1% | $468,321▲6.9% | $468,321▲6.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $28,817 | $438,167 | $438,167 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-6480711, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation's EIN?
- Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-6480711.
- How much revenue does Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation report?
- Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation reported $56,891 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Harold N & Alice E Scherger Foundation (EIN 35-6480711) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.