The H Scott Caven III Memorial Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The H Scott Caven III Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $87,000 | 13 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 8 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 10 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The H Scott Caven III Memorial Foundation 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 The H Scott Caven III Memorial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $95,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Road Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to A | For the Wildlife Center of Texas Inc | $15,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | For the Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital | $10,000 |
| New Hope Housing Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Recreational Sports Women's Club Lacrosse Team | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Recreational Sports Men's Club Lacrosse Team | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Houston Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Johns School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Preston Owen Broadfoot
- Vivien Caven
- Jennie Vivien Caven Adams
- H Scott Caven Jr
- Lindsey C Majors
Questions people ask
Does The H Scott Caven III Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The H Scott Caven III Memorial Foundation Inc give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The H Scott Caven III Memorial Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Preston Owen Broadfoot (VP), Vivien Caven (Dir, VP), Jennie Vivien Caven Adams (VP) and H Scott Caven Jr (Pres, Dir, Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The H Scott Caven III Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.