Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2012, with $6,094 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1901 Avenue of the Stars 11th Fl, Los Angeles, CA, 90067 EIN 27-3585804 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$6,094
▲ 156.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$9,566
Net assets
$248K
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.
F
—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 Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating311 mo reserves · -57% 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 Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation: 311 mo reserves · -57% margin earns a F 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 Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer 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 Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1901 Avenue of the Stars 11th Fl, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $0 (FY2015) to $6,094 (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $248K
Operating margin
-57.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$248K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$248K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,094▲157% | $9,566▲59.0% | $247,802▲34.9% | $247,802▲34.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,374▲131% | $6,015▼3.5% | $183,717▲58.1% | $183,717▲58.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,028▼96.7% | $6,235▲38.1% | $116,192▼6.4% | $116,192▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $31,049▲16.7% | $4,514▲102% | $124,191▲60.3% | $124,191▲60.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $26,617▲24.0% | $2,234▲136% | $77,479▲73.4% | $77,479▲73.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $21,473▲106% | $945▲76.6% | $44,676▲137% | $44,676▲137% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $10,421▲106% | $535▲114% | $18,854▲76.7% | $18,854▲76.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $5,069 | $250 | $10,671 | $10,671 | 990PF |
| 2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 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 Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3585804, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation's EIN?
- Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3585804.
- How much revenue does Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation report?
- Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation reported $6,094 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Stephen E and Deborah May Scherer Foundation (EIN 27-3585804) 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.