Private foundation · Davenport, IA

Adler Schermer Foundation

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Typical grant size
$300 $2K $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
48
Repeat grantees
30
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Lloyd G Schermer
DIRECTOR
Grant Schermer
DIRECTOR
Greg Schermer
DIRECTOR
Betty a Schermer
FORMER DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
9.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
311
Total grants awarded
$5.7M
Total amount
$18K
Average grant
$972K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$445K
4 grants
2023
$559K
20 grants
2022
$175K
11 grants
2021
$285K
25 grants
2020
$286K
22 grants
2019
$552K
28 grants
2018
$358K
27 grants
2017
$308K
28 grants
2016
$1.4M
35 grants
2015
$395K
37 grants
2014
$468K
37 grants
2013
$503K
37 grants

Top recipients

4 grants · MA · ≈ likely match
$1.0M
3 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$800K
Aspen Music Festival & School
11 grants · CO
$618K
University of Iowa Foundation
7 grants · IA
$585K
5 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$560K
9 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$269K
14 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$257K
8 grants · KS · ✓ Exact match
$175K
5 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$175K
10 grants · DC · ✓ Exact match
$150K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Rivermont Collegiate
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF EACH STUDENT
IA · TY 2024
$300K
The State University of Iowa Foundation
SCHERMER NURSING FUND, NEUROSURGERY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND, & OCULAR ONCOLOGY EXCELLENCE FUND
IA · TY 2024
$100K
Spring Forward Learning Center
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY
IL · TY 2024
$25K
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN THE FINE ARTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
CO · TY 2024
$20K
Rivermont Collegiate
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF EACH STUDENT
IA · TY 2023
$250K
The State University of Iowa Foundation
SCHERMER NURSING FUND, NEUROSURGERY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND, & OCULAR ONCOLOGY EXCELLENCE FUND
IA · TY 2023
$195K
Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation
CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
CO · TY 2023
$25K
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN THE FINE ARTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
CO · TY 2023
$20K
Nahant Marsh Education Center
BIRD VIEWING BLIND
IA · TY 2023
$16K
Music Associates of Aspen Inc
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL
CO · TY 2023
$15K
The Aspen Institute Inc
BUILD A FREE, JUST, AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY
CO · TY 2023
$10K
Figge Art Museum
PROMOTE APPRECIATION AND CREATION OF VISUAL ART
IA · TY 2023
$10K
Aspen Center for Enviromental Studies (aces)
EDUCATING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
CO · TY 2023
$5K
University of Illinois Foundation
COLLEGE OF MEDIA ANNUAL FUND
IL · TY 2023
$3K
Kol Ami Synagogue
JUDAISM RELIGION
AZ · TY 2023
$2K
Aspen Jewish Center
TEMPLE OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
CO · TY 2023
$1K
Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association
SYMPHONIC MUSIC, MUSIC EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL LEADERSHIP
IA · TY 2023
$1K
Harvard University
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL FUND FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
MA · TY 2023
$1K
Mary Institute and St Louis Country Day School
PREPARATORY SCHOOL OFFERING NON-SECTARIAN EDUCATION
MO · TY 2023
$1K
Community Food Bank Inc (dba Community Food Bank of So Az)
FEED THE HUNGRY TODAY AND BUILD A HEALTHY, HUNGRY-FREE TOMORROW
AZ · TY 2023
$1K
Aspen Community Foundation
BUILDS PHILANTHROPY AND SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
CO · TY 2023
$1K
Pathfinders
ALL KINDS OF GRIEF AND LOSS
CO · TY 2023
$1K
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
SONORAN DESERT EDUCATION
AZ · TY 2023
$500
Response Help for Survivors of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE AND TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS IN ACHIEVING THEIR OWN SAFETY AND EMPO…
CO · TY 2023
$100
The State University of Iowa Foundation
LLOYD AND BETTY SCHERMER CORNEA EXCELLENCE FUND & SCHERMER NURSING FUND
IA · TY 2022
$85K
Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
CO · TY 2022
$25K
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
GENERAL FUNDS
CO · TY 2022
$20K
The Aspen Institute
GENERAL FUNDS
DC · TY 2022
$15K
Temple Emanuel
GENERAL FUNDS
IA · TY 2022
$10K
Aspen Center for Enviromental Studies (aces)
GENERAL FUNDS
CO · TY 2022
$5K
Cn Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
DC · TY 2022
$5K
Amazon Biodiversity Center
GENERAL FUNDS
DC · TY 2022
$5K
Aspen Jewish Congregation
GENERAL FUNDS
CO · TY 2022
$3K
Kol Ami
GENERAL FUNDS
CA · TY 2022
$2K
Congregation B'nai Amoona
GENERAL FUNDS
MO · TY 2022
$200
The State University of Iowa Foundation
LLOYD AND BETTY SCHERMER CORNEA EXCELLENCE FUND & SCHERMER NURSING FUND
IA · TY 2021
$95K
Aspen Music Festival & School
ANNUAL FUND
CO · TY 2021
$50K
Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
CO · TY 2021
$25K
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
GENERAL FUNDS
CO · TY 2021
$20K
The Aspen Institute
GENERAL FUNDS
DC · TY 2021
$15K
Temple Emanuel
GENERAL FUNDS
IA · TY 2021
$10K
Figge Art Museum
GENERAL FUNDS
IA · TY 2021
$10K
Amazon Biodiversity Center
GENERAL FUNDS
DC · TY 2021
$10K
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
NY · TY 2021
$10K
Temple Sholombrookside Cemetery
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
IL · TY 2021
$10K
University of Arizona Foundation
GALILEO CIRCLE
AZ · TY 2021
$5K
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (aces)
NATURALIST PROGRAM
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Aspen Jewish Congregation
GENERAL FUNDS
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Congregation or Chadash
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE FUND
AZ · TY 2021
$4K
University of Illinois Foundation
COLLEGE OF MEDIA ANNUAL FUND
IL · TY 2021
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.