Frances Gilmore Scaife Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frances Gilmore Scaife Private Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $187,672 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $55,000. 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$187,672
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,587 the year before.
35% 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 | $100,125 | 30 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $99,587 | 38 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $187,672 | 48 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Frances Gilmore Scaife Private 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 Frances Gilmore Scaife Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $86,810 |
| Florida | 19 | $84,300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $9,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $3,150 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,300 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $750 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $700 |
| California | 2 | $450 |
| Texas | 2 | $300 |
| Ohio | 1 | $212 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Guild Development Department | Tech training | $55,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc | La fires | $35,350 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Resuce League of the Palm Beaches Inc | Operations, publicity | $16,000 |
| ASPCA International | General support | $15,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Palm beach hot pink | $13,000 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach County | 1916 society, support | $12,750 |
| Hope for Depression Research Fdn | Hope luncheon seminar | $9,250 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Inc | Beach for annual dinner | $6,250 |
| Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society | General support | $5,000 |
| St Ann Place Outreach Center | Dinner-feeding program | $3,000 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue | General support | $1,850 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach | 2018 gift | $1,500 |
| The Palm Beach Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Hospital Albert Schweitzer Haiti | Support of the 3/24/18 | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $910 |
| St Pauls Cathedral Trust in America | General use and purposes | $750 |
| Casita Maria Inc | Fiesta 2017 | $500 |
| Humane Society of the United States | General support | $500 |
| ALSAC - St Jude Children's Research Hos | General support | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $500 |
| Society of the Four Arts | 2017 madame butterfly | $450 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General support | $400 |
| Alley Cat Allies | General use and support | $400 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | General support | $250 |
| Promise Fund of Florida | General support | $250 |
| Safegaurd Palm Beach Inc | General use and purposes | $250 |
| Glazer Hall | General use and purposes | $250 |
| Noah's Lost Ark | General support | $212 |
| Susan G Koman | General use and purposes | $200 |
| Tiger Haven Inc | General support | $200 |
| Glades Academy Foundation Inc | General support | $200 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | General support | $200 |
| Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults Inc | 2018 donation | $200 |
| PrideRock Wildlife Refuge | General support | $200 |
| Keepers of the Wild | General support | $200 |
| Paws of Honor Inc | K9 christmas drive to | $150 |
| Cultural Council for Palm Bach Co | General use and purposes | $150 |
| Alley Cat Rescue | General use and purposes | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances Gilmore Scaife
Questions people ask
Does Frances Gilmore Scaife Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frances Gilmore Scaife Private Foundation give?
$187,672 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Frances Gilmore Scaife Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances Gilmore Scaife (Trustee).
What does Frances Gilmore Scaife Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, human services and science and research.