W S Scharff Family Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
W S Scharff Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Monica, California, registered in 1990, with $43,825 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2452 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90403 EIN 95-4245078 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2025)
$44K
▲ 36.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$63K
Net assets
$710K
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.
D
—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 W S Scharff Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating136 mo reserves · -43% 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 W S Scharff Family Foundation: 136 mo reserves · -43% margin earns a D 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 W S Scharff Family 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 W S Scharff Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2452 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $62K (FY2014) to $44K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $710K
Operating margin
-43.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$710K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$710K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,825▲36.4% | $62,785▲17.0% | $710,342▼2.6% | $710,342▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $32,126▼81.4% | $53,679▲17.8% | $729,302▼3.2% | $729,302▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $173,134▲333% | $45,561▲68.4% | $753,197▲20.3% | $753,197▲20.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $39,951▲32.7% | $27,054▼48.5% | $626,201▲2.0% | $626,201▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $30,113▲327% | $52,490▲590% | $613,744▼3.4% | $613,744▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $7,048▼85.8% | $7,612▼83.4% | $635,595▼0.3% | $635,595▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $49,766▲84.5% | $45,789▼55.5% | $637,493▲0.6% | $637,493▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $26,980▼29.8% | $102,847▲32.2% | $633,670▼10.8% | $633,670▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $38,444▲15.4% | $77,821▼70.2% | $710,001▼5.3% | $710,001▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $33,317▼16.7% | $261,171▲292% | $749,378▼23.3% | $749,378▼23.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $40,018▼35.5% | $66,596▼6.2% | $977,232▼2.6% | $977,232▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $62,010 | $70,991 | $1,003,810 | $1,003,810 | 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 W S Scharff Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W S Scharff Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4245078, based in Santa Monica, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W S Scharff Family Foundation's EIN?
- W S Scharff Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4245078.
- How much revenue does W S Scharff Family Foundation report?
- W S Scharff Family Foundation reported $43,825 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W S Scharff Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W S Scharff Family Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W S Scharff Family Foundation (EIN 95-4245078) 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.