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John P Scripps Foundation

Preselected recipients only Alpine, California · EIN 330387948

John P Scripps Foundation is a private foundation in Alpine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,157 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $8,578 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $16,500 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,5002$361,113
2024$16,5002$385,792
2025$17,1572$408,248

How to apply

John P Scripps Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John P Scripps Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$17,157

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Maritime Museum of San Diego
San Diego, CA
General support$10,000
San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation
San Diego, CA
General support$7,157

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John P Scripps Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John P Scripps Foundation give?

$17,157 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $8,578.

Who runs John P Scripps Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Paul K Scripps (President), Peter M Scripps (Vice President), Barbara Scripps Evans (Vice President) and Peter R Ladow (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does John P Scripps Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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