The Scott Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Scott Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $863,880. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$863,880
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
48% 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 | $1.8 million | 19 | $52,082 |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 21 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
The 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Scott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $1.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $125,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillbrook School | To support the organization's mission to provide primary school education. | $863,880 |
| Human Rights Watch | To support the organization's mission to raise awareness of human rights violations, and promote justice. | $161,000 |
| Ace Charter Schools | To support the organization's mission to educate struggling students and provide them with the skills and will to succeed in college and beyond. | $150,000 |
| Media Matters for America | To support the organization's mission to monitor and correct journalistic misinformation. | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | To support the organization's mission to provide information and the means to make informed decisions in regards to planning a family. | $50,000 |
| Share Our Strength | To support the organization's mission to end hunger and poverty in the u.s. And abroad. | $50,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | To support the organization's mission to report on progressive political news and issues. | $50,000 |
| The Tech Interactive | To support the organization's mission to inspire everyone to become in an innovator. | $50,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | To support the organization's mission to support and provide education to prepare underprivileged students for higher education. | $35,000 |
| Science Is Elementary | To support the organization's mission to improve and increase access to science education for all through teaching students, training teachers and engaging the scientific community. | $35,000 |
| Whitman Walker Foundation | To support the organization's mission to ensure everyone can live healthy lives and love openly, providing inclusive, respectful healthcare and services to the lgbtq+ communities, people with HIV, and other marginalized groups. | $35,000 |
| Voto Latino | To support the organization's mission to provide programs that engage, educate, and empower latinos, and build a stronger and more inclusive democracy. | $25,000 |
| The 19th | To support the organization's mission to provide information and resources to women and lgbtq+ people to ensure they can participate fully and equally in democracy. | $25,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | To support the organization's mission to promote creative artists who use media, storytelling, art, and technology to drive positive change and address critical issues. | $25,000 |
| Groundswell Network | To support the organization's mission to identify, strengthen and scale the nation's best alternative schools and programs for underserved students. | $25,000 |
| Campaign for Southern Equality | To support the organization's mission to build a south where lgbtq+ people have full legal and lived equality in every part of life, ensuring their rights are not determined by their zip code. | $10,000 |
| Brave New Films | To support the organization's mission to champion social justice issues by using model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involvement that inspires, empowers, motivates, and teaches civic participation and makes a difference. | $10,000 |
| Food for Soul | To support the organization's mission to build a world where no food goes to waste and no person goes hungry. | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | To support the organization's mission to work with partners to champion solutions that inspire underserved students to succeed in college and careers. | $5,000 |
| Maui Preparatory Academy | To support the organization's mission to support students through relationships, empowerment, and relevance, fostering a college-preparatory environment that builds on these pillars. | $5,000 |
| We Hope | To support the organization's mission to help people become healthy, employed, and housed by providing innovative solutions to those experiencing homelessness or at risk of it. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Shannon E Hunt-Scott
- James Kevin Scott
Questions people ask
Does The Scott Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Scott Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The Scott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shannon E Hunt-Scott (Chairman of the Board and) and James Kevin Scott (Chief Financial Officer an).
What does The Scott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.