The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,100 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$33,100
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$966,909
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,500 the year before.
24% 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 | $35,400 | 41 | $826,963 |
| 2024 | $29,500 | 37 | $873,256 |
| 2025 | $33,100 | 45 | $966,909 |
How to apply
The Scott and Nancy Atherton 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 The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $8,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $5,500 |
| Michigan | 8 | $3,600 |
| New York | 5 | $3,500 |
| Indiana | 7 | $2,950 |
| Texas | 3 | $1,800 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer | Five for Ten Program | $5,000 |
| Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame of America Found | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Sugar Loaf fund | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church | Mother Seton Outreach Ministry / Providing to our Community | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | RESEARCH fund | $500 |
| Childrens Miracle Network | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Community Communications Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Research the Cure | $500 |
| Glen Lake Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Leelanau Christian Neighbors Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| March of Dimes Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Rainforest Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Smile Train Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Target ALS Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Shriners Hospital for Children | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Co | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of the Sleeping Bear Dunes | General & Unrestricted | $350 |
| Kidney Cancer Association | Research for the cure | $300 |
| Amigos for Christ | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Center for the Homeless Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Flagler Humane Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Glen Arbor Arts Center | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Austin Atherton
- Nancy Atherton
- Paige Atherton
- Reid Atherton
- Scott Atherton
Questions people ask
Does The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation give?
$33,100 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Austin Atherton (Dir, Treas), Nancy Atherton (Pres, Dir), Paige Atherton (Dir, Sec) and Reid Atherton (Dir, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and science and research.