Walter Scott Foundation
Accepts applications
Walter Scott Foundation is a private foundation in Rehobeth, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $459,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $240,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$459,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$240,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $406,000 the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $406,000 | 6 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $459,000 | 7 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Smith 106 Crabapple Court, Rehobeth, AL 36303 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (334) 333-1068 |
| What to submit | Letter describing charity/project |
| Restrictions | Handicapped, medical research, deaf and blind children, education |
What Walter Scott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5 | $399,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Health Foundation | Scholarships, heartsafe initiative | $240,000 |
| Wallace Community College | Scholarships | $77,000 |
| Town of Rehobeth Fire & Rescue | Ambulance equipment | $64,000 |
| National Jewish Hospital | Morgridge transportation program | $50,000 |
| Troy University Foundation | Nursing scholarships | $10,000 |
| Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservati | Steam class supplies, benches | $10,000 |
| Wiregrass Pet Rescue & Adoption Cen | Food, medical & grooming supplies | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thorpe A Nickerson
- Jocelyn Nickerson
- Elizabeth Nickerson
- Jennifer A Smith
- Christopher B Smith
Questions people ask
Does Walter Scott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Walter Scott Foundation give?
$459,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Walter Scott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thorpe A Nickerson (Asst. Treasu), Jocelyn Nickerson (Advisor), Elizabeth Nickerson (VP, Secretar) and Jennifer A Smith (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Walter Scott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.