The Karla Scherer Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 38-2877392
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $320KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 18Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $7.4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
N/A
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Health Network Foundation | $79K | 2025 |
| University of Chicago | $75K | 2025 |
| Project Freedive | $51K | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | $29K | 2025 |
| Newberry Library | $20K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (18 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.