Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Beverly Hills, California, registered in 1997, with $251,084 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
9100 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1000w, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212 EIN 77-0457757 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$251K
▲ 3476.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$159K
Net assets
$2.0M
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.
C+
—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 Ray & Janet Scherr 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 rating149 mo reserves · +37% 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 Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation: 149 mo reserves · +37% 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 Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9100 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1000w, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
- City
- Beverly Hills
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $198K (FY2017) to $251K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.0M
Operating margin
36.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $251,084▲3477% | $159,368▲41.9% | $1,981,093▲4.8% | $1,981,093▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$7,436▼108% | $112,345▲27.4% | $1,890,672▼6.0% | $1,890,672▼6.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $87,975▼9.2% | $88,214▲400% | $2,010,985 | $2,010,985 | 990PF |
| 2021 | $96,907▲46.9% | $17,636▼86.4% | $2,011,224▼4.7% | $2,011,224▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $65,954▼79.8% | $129,731▼21.2% | $2,111,367▲2.0% | $2,111,367▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $326,291▲115% | $164,536▼16.6% | $2,070,721▲12.9% | $2,070,721▲12.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $152,085▼23.0% | $197,258▲135% | $1,834,382▼16.7% | $1,834,382▼16.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $197,566 | $84,002 | $2,202,561 | $2,202,561 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0457757, based in Beverly Hills, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation's EIN?
- Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0457757.
- How much revenue does Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation report?
- Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation reported $251,084 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ray & Janet Scherr Foundation (EIN 77-0457757) 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.