The Scharff Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 58-2154536

Foundation Overview

Based in Atlanta, GA, The Scharff Foundation Inc has awarded 240 grants totaling $646,985 to organizations in Georgia, Alabama and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $40 to $21,200, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$646,985
Total Assets
$471,352
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$1,250
% No Significant Change
4% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 21%

6 of 28 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Georgia

62% of grants are awarded in Georgia, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Georgia, funding concentrates in Atlanta (80%), Sandy Springs (8%), Marietta (6%).

Funding Trajectory
-24%

Declining funding trend with 24% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Scharff Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
A Cure In Our Lifetime $1,000 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Alabama Holocaust Education $1,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Birmingham Jewish Federation $7,500 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2024
Boulder Jcc $250 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2024
Congregation Har Hashem $2,750 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2024
Friends Of Israel Defense Forces $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2024
Hillel Of Georgia $2,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta $11,280 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Jewish Home Life $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Mike Slive Foundation $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Temple Emanu-el $3,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
The Epstein School $500 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2024
The Temple $8,042 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
University Of Alabama National Alumni Association $100 Tuscaloosa, AL, US Charitable 2024
A Cure In Our Lifetime $1,000 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Alabama Holocaust Education $1,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Birmingham Jewish Federation $7,500 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2024
Boulder Jcc $250 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2024
Congregation Har Hashem $2,750 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2024
Friends Of Israel Defense Forces $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2024
Hillel Of Georgia $2,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta $11,280 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Jewish Home Life $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Mike Slive Foundation $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Temple Emanu-el $3,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
The Epstein School $500 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2024
The Temple $8,042 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
University Of Alabama National Alumni Association $100 Tuscaloosa, AL, US Charitable 2024
A Cure In Our Lifetime $550 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2023
American Jewish Committee $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Birmingham Jewish Federation $13,250 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2023
Chabad Intown $1,200 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Collat Jewish Family Services $250 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Congregation Har Hashem $1,250 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2023
Friends Of Israel Defense Forces $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Ians Friends Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Jewish Educational Loan Fund $250 Dunwoody, GA, US Charitable 2023
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta $20,180 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Jewish Home Life $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Marcus Jewish Community Center $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Ml4 Foundation $75 Atlanta, GA, US Charitbale 2023
Neranenah $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Temple Emanu-el $3,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Temple Sholom $3,485 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Alfred And Adele Davis Academy $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
The Epstein School $750 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2023
The Temple $8,070 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
A Cure In Our Lifetime $550 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2023
American Jewish Committee $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Birmingham Jewish Federation $13,250 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2023
Chabad Intown $1,200 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Collat Jewish Family Services $250 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Congregation Har Hashem $1,250 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2023
Friends Of Israel Defense Forces $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Ians Friends Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Jewish Educational Loan Fund $250 Dunwoody, GA, US Charitable 2023
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta $20,180 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Jewish Home Life $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Marcus Jewish Community Center $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Ml4 Foundation $75 Atlanta, GA, US Charitbale 2023
Neranenah $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Temple Emanu-el $3,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Temple Sholom $3,485 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Alfred And Adele Davis Academy $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
The Epstein School $750 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2023
The Temple $8,070 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2023
A Cure In Our Lifetime $500 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Ahavath Achim Synagogue $108 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Atlanta Technical College $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Birmingham Jewish Federation $7,875 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2022
Birthright Israel Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Boulder Jcc $250 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2022
Camp Twin Lakes $2,750 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Chabad Intown $1,200 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Har Hashem $1,662 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Georgia Chapter $180 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Eaglebrook School $100 Deerfield, MA, US Charitable 2022
Hillel Of Georgia $1,800 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Ians Friends Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Israel Parasport Center $1,000 Northfield, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta $750 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Marcus Jewish Community Center $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Our House $1,000 Little Rock, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Temple Emanu-el $6,750 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2022
Temple Sholom $3,425 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Alfred And Adele Davis Academy $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
The Epstein School $500 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2022
The Temple $7,879 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
A Cure In Our Lifetime $500 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Ahavath Achim Synagogue $108 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Atlanta Technical College $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Birmingham Jewish Federation $7,875 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2022
Birthright Israel Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Boulder Jcc $250 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2022
Camp Twin Lakes $2,750 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Chabad Intown $1,200 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Har Hashem $1,662 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Georgia Chapter $180 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Eaglebrook School $100 Deerfield, MA, US Charitable 2022
Hillel Of Georgia $1,800 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Ians Friends Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Israel Parasport Center $1,000 Northfield, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta $750 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Marcus Jewish Community Center $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Our House $1,000 Little Rock, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Temple Emanu-el $6,750 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2022
Temple Sholom $3,425 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Alfred And Adele Davis Academy $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
The Epstein School $500 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2022
The Temple $7,879 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
A Cure In Our Lifetime $500 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Ahavath Achim Synagogue $108 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Atlanta Technical College $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Birmingham Jewish Federation $7,875 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2022
Birthright Israel Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Boulder Jcc $250 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2022
Camp Twin Lakes $2,750 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Chabad Intown $1,200 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Har Hashem $1,662 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Georgia Chapter $180 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Eaglebrook School $100 Deerfield, MA, US Charitable 2022
Hillel Of Georgia $1,800 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Ians Friends Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Israel Parasport Center $1,000 Northfield, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta $750 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Marcus Jewish Community Center $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
Our House $1,000 Little Rock, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Temple Emanu-el $6,750 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2022
Temple Sholom $3,425 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Alfred And Adele Davis Academy $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
The Epstein School $500 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2022
The Temple $7,879 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2022
American Jewish Committee $1,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2021
Birmingham Jewish Federation $7,500 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2021
Boulder Jcc $500 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2021
Camp Twin Lakes $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2021
Congregation Har Hashem $1,293 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2021
Hillel Of Georgia $1,800 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2021
Ians Friends Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2021
Jewish Educational Loan Fund $250 Dunwoody, GA, US Charitable 2021
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta $19,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2021
Kennesaw State University Foundation Inc $100 Kennesaw, GA, US Charitable 2021
Ml4 Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitbale 2021
Museum Of Southern Jewish Expo $1,800 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable 2021
Second Helpings Atlanta $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2021
Temple Emanu-el $6,600 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2021
The Alfred And Adele Davis Academy $720 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2021
The Epstein School $500 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2021
The Temple $12,625 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2021
The Thl Auxillary Gala $1,500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2021
Welc - Tpa $150 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2021
A Cure In Our Lifetime $500 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Abramson Senior Care Residence $180 Northwales, PA, US Charitable 2020
American Jewish Committee $1,250 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Atlanta Jewish Music Festival $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Birmingham Jewish Federation $7,500 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2020
Boulder Jcc $200 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2020
Brandeis University $60 Waltham, MA, US Charitable 2020
Camp Twin Lakes $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Chabad Of North Atlanta $1,080 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Congregation Har Hashem $1,030 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2020
Council For Quality Growth $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Hillel Of Georgia $1,800 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Ians Friends Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Jewish Educational Loan Fund $1,000 Dunwoody, GA, US Charitable 2020
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta $19,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Jewish Home Life $745 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Kennesaw State University Foundation Inc $250 Kennesaw, GA, US Charitable 2020
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $100 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2020
Temple Emanu-el $6,300 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2020
The Alfred And Adele Davis Academy $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
The Epstein School $500 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2020
The Temple $14,363 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2020
Tulane University $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable 2020
American Jewish Community $1,250 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Birmingham Jewish Federation $21,200 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2018
Boulder Jcc $305 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2018
Camp Twin Lakes $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Chabad Of North Atlanta $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Congregation Har Hashem $2,283 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2018
Davis Academy $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Jewish Home Life Communities $660 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Md Anderson Cancer Center $250 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2018
Temple Emanu-el $7,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2018
The Temple $20,412 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Weinstein Hospice $118 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Ml4 Foundation $75 Atlanta, GA, US Charitbale 2018
N E Miles Jewish $2,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2018
Birmingham Holocaust Museum $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2018
Birthright Israel $500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2018
A Cure In Our Lifetime $350 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Lls $200 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Hillel Of Georgia $1,800 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra $2,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Second Helpings $1,000 Hilton Head, SC, US Charitable 2018
Jfga $10,430 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2018
Alliance Theatre $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
American Jewish Community $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Birmingham Jewish Federation $11,500 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2017
Birmingham Museum Of Art $600 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2017
Boulder Jcc $386 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2017
Camp Twin Lakes $2,300 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Chabad Of Georgia $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Chabad Of North Atlanta $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Congregation Har Hashem $3,233 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2017
Crohn's And Colitis Foundation $700 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Davis Academy $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Hadassah Greater Atlanta $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Hospice Savannah Foundation $40 Savannah, GA, US Charitable 2017
Ian's Friends Foundation $3,219 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Jewish Adoption And Family Care Options $250 Sunrise, FL, US Charitable 2017
Jewish Educational Loan Fund $180 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Jewish Home Life Communities $600 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Md Anderson Cancer Center $100 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2017
Meals On Wheels $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Metro Atlanta Community Mikvah (macom) $400 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2017
Susan G Komen $250 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Temple Emanu-el $4,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2017
The Epstein School $735 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2017
The Temple $13,587 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Weinstein Hospice $250 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2017
American Jewish Community $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
Be The Difference Foundation $150 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2016
Birmingham Jewish Federation $11,500 Mountain Brook, AL, US Charitable 2016
Birmingham Museum Of Art $600 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2016
Chabad Intown Inc $180 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
Chabad Of North Atlanta $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
Collat Jewish Family Services $500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2016
Congregation Har Hashem $1,625 Boulder, CO, US Charitable 2016
Davis Academy $360 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
Hillels Of Georgia $1,800 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
Hospice Savannah Foundation $40 Savannah, GA, US Charitable 2016
Ian's Friends Foundation $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
Jewish Fed Of Atlanta $17,150 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
Ovarian Cancer Institute $100 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
Temple Emanu-el $3,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2016
The Epstein School $660 Sandy Springs, GA, US Charitable 2016
The Temple $11,800 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
The William Bremen Jewish Home $1,050 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016
Hadassah Greater Atlanta $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Scharff Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 58-2154536
Website N/A
Address 6 CONCOURSE PKWY STE 600 Atlanta, GA 30328-5351

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Scharff Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Vice President Juli S Bauman
Treasurer Billy Bauman
Secretary Harry Bayer

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.