S Spencer Scott Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc is a private foundation in Old Lyme, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$26,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,500 the year before.
9% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,655 | 35 | $538,003 |
| 2024 | $29,500 | 29 | $524,997 |
| 2025 | $26,000 | 26 | $0 |
How to apply
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc 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 S Spencer Scott Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $6,450 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $6,050 |
| Maine | 2 | $4,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,250 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,250 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Island Foundation | General | $3,500 |
| Westminister School | General | $2,500 |
| Keewaydin Foundation | General | $2,250 |
| Dartmouth Medical School | General | $2,000 |
| HSW Annual Fund | General | $2,000 |
| Chatham Rock Island Inc | General | $1,800 |
| Church at Point Owoods | General | $1,500 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | General | $1,000 |
| St George School | General | $1,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | General | $1,000 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation Soc | General | $500 |
| Heron Society William Smith College | General | $500 |
| Life Flight Network Foundation | General | $500 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Sea Education Association | General | $500 |
| St John's College | General | $500 |
| The Ethel Walker School | General | $500 |
| Friends of Vail Mountain Rescue | General | $500 |
| Mercy Hospital | General | $250 |
| Mountain Valley Horse Rescue | General | $250 |
| New Canaan Country School | General | $250 |
| Individual | General | $250 |
| St William School | General | $250 |
| Point O Woods Community Fund | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Spencer Scott III
- Steven F Scott
Questions people ask
Does S Spencer Scott Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does S Spencer Scott Fund Inc give?
$26,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs S Spencer Scott Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel Spencer Scott III (President) and Steven F Scott (Secretary).
What does S Spencer Scott Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.