Dona & Sam Scott Foundation
Accepts applications
Dona & Sam Scott Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $609,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $280,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$609,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$280,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $389,850 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $385,000 | 12 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $389,850 | 13 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $609,500 | 16 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dona Scott 605 S Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 504-1450 |
What Dona & Sam Scott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $552,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $37,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | General | $280,000 |
| Westcoast Black Theater Troupe | General | $160,000 |
| Ringling College of Art & Design | General | $42,500 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | General | $21,000 |
| Sparcc Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | General | $16,000 |
| American Business Immigration Coalition (Abic) | General | $15,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $15,000 |
| After School Matters | General | $10,000 |
| Black Ensemble Theater | General | $10,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | General | $10,000 |
| Project Pride | General | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | General | $7,500 |
| Education Foundation of Sarasota County | General | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General | $3,000 |
| NAACP | General | $2,500 |
| Girls Inc of Chicago | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dona Scott
- Sam Scott
- Kyle Williams
Questions people ask
Does Dona & Sam Scott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dona & Sam Scott Foundation give?
$609,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dona & Sam Scott Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dona Scott (President/Secretary), Sam Scott (Treasurer) and Kyle Williams (Director).
What does Dona & Sam Scott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.