Susan Scott Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susan Scott Foundation is a private foundation in San Clemente, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $340,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$340,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $350,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $350,000 | 14 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 14 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Susan Scott 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.
What Susan Scott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $270,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Uci Foundation Alzheimer's | General fund donation | $100,000 |
| The Lundquist Institute | General fund donation | $100,000 |
| STEM for Life Foundation | General fund donation | $25,000 |
| Choc Children's Fndtn Mental Health | General fund donation | $25,000 |
| Orange County Ronald McDonald House | General fund donation | $15,000 |
| Monarch School | General fund donation | $10,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | General fund donation | $10,000 |
| The CHP 11-99 Foundation | General fund donation | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General fund donation | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General fund donation | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General fund donation | $10,000 |
| PROMISES2KIDS | General fund donation | $5,000 |
| More Good Days Foundation | General fund donation | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile | General fund donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George McFarlin
- Frederic Schneider
- Claudia Schneider
- Tina McFarlin
- Sarah McFarlin
- Tim McFarlin
Questions people ask
Does Susan Scott Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susan Scott Foundation give?
$340,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Susan Scott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George McFarlin (President & CEO), Frederic Schneider (Director), Claudia Schneider (Director) and Tina McFarlin (Director/SECRE) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Susan Scott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.