Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Rochelle, New York, registered in 1998, with $874,883 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
12 Piping Rock Way, New Rochelle, NY, 10804 EIN 13-3972066 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$875K
▲ 22.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$206K
Net assets
$4.6M
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 Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable 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 rating267 mo reserves · +76% 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 Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation: 267 mo reserves · +76% 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 Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable 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 Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12 Piping Rock Way, New Rochelle, NY, 10804
- City
- New Rochelle
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $335K (FY2013) to $875K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.6M
Operating margin
76.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $874,883▲22.9% | $206,074▲14.3% | $4,590,335▲17.1% | $4,590,335▲16.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $711,990▲60.7% | $180,371▼1.1% | $3,921,526▲15.7% | $3,929,926▲14.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $443,160▼24.2% | $182,365▼73.8% | $3,389,907▲8.3% | $3,429,907▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $584,493▼20.9% | $694,986▲352% | $3,129,112▼3.4% | $3,169,112▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $738,896▲182% | $153,921▲4.1% | $3,239,605▲22.0% | $3,239,605▲22.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $262,430▲26.8% | $147,896▲19.9% | $2,654,630▲4.5% | $2,654,630▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $206,937▼13.4% | $123,358▲14.7% | $2,540,096▲3.4% | $2,540,096▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $239,006▼34.7% | $107,561▼3.8% | $2,456,517▲5.7% | $2,456,517▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $365,903▲125% | $111,818▼9.3% | $2,325,072▲12.3% | $2,325,072▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $162,481▼73.9% | $123,319▼6.8% | $2,070,987▼1.7% | $2,070,987▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $623,057▲85.8% | $132,329▲13.1% | $2,106,530▲5.6% | $2,106,530▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $335,303 | $116,960▼0.7% | $1,995,384▲14.6% | $1,995,384▲14.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $117,750 | $1,741,176 | $1,741,176 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3972066, based in New Rochelle, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3972066.
- How much revenue does Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation report?
- Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation reported $874,883 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation (EIN 13-3972066) 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.