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Scaife Family Foundation
Accepts applications West Palm Beach, Florida · EIN 251427015
Scaife Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.8 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.8 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$177 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.9 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 |
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| 2023 | $6.9 million | 81 | $151 million |
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| 2024 | $7.8 million | 79 | $177 million |
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How to apply
| Contact | Scaife Family Foundation
777 South Flagler Drive Suite 909, East Tower, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
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| Phone or email | (561) 659-1188 |
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| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See attachment |
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As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Scaife Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
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| Pennsylvania | 17 | $3.7 million |
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| Florida | 38 | $2.8 million |
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| Minnesota | 4 | $400,000 |
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| New York | 3 | $340,000 |
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| Ohio | 4 | $168,725 |
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| California | 2 | $125,000 |
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| Maryland | 2 | $92,000 |
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| Colorado | 2 | $67,000 |
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| Wyoming | 1 | $25,000 |
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| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
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Grants paid in 2024
The 40 largest of 79 grants| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
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Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA | Wraparound services | $1.5 million |
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Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA | Cares program | $800,000 |
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Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA | Birth doulas | $700,000 |
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211 Palm Beach Treasure Coast Inc
Lantana, FL | Program support | $385,000 |
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American Red Cross
Miami, FL | Program support | $250,000 |
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Puppies Behind Bars
New York, NY | Program support | $250,000 |
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Restoration Bridge International
Lake Worth, FL | Program support | $194,000 |
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and
Pittsburgh, PA | Program support | $175,000 |
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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
West Palm Beach, FL | Operating support | $150,000 |
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Orlando Health Foundation
Orlando, FL | Program support | $137,000 |
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Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Inc
Delray Beach, FL | Program support | $135,000 |
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K9'S for Warriors Inc
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Oeprating support | $125,000 |
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Florida Atlantic University Foundation
Boca Raton, FL | Program support | $120,000 |
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Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc
Naples, FL | Operating support | $115,000 |
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Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $100,000 |
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Center City, MN | Family & children care initiative | $100,000 |
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Center City, MN | Medical student program - sims | $100,000 |
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Center City, MN | Care model innovation and integration | $100,000 |
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Center City, MN | Canine assistance program | $100,000 |
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National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
Santa Paula, CA | Operating support | $100,000 |
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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
West Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $100,000 |
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University of Florida Foundation
Gainesville, FL | Program support | $100,000 |
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Ireta
Pittsburgh, PA | Medical student program | $95,000 |
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Ability Center of Greater Toledo
Sylvania, OH | Program support | $93,725 |
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American Society of Addiction Medicine
Rockville, MD | Program support | $75,000 |
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America's Vetdogs -Veteran's K-9 Corps Inc
Smithtown, NY | Operating support | $75,000 |
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Canine Companion for Independence
Orlando, FL | Program support | $75,000 |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA | Program support | $60,000 |
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South Hills Pet Rescue and Rehabilitation Resort
Monaca, PA | Operating support | $60,000 |
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $50,000 |
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Canine Partners for Life
Cochranville, PA | Operating support | $50,000 |
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Freedom Service Dogs of America
Englewood, CO | Program support | $50,000 |
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Humane Society of Greater Miami
Nroth Miami Beach, FL | Capital support | $50,000 |
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Jack the Bike Man Inc
West Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $50,000 |
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New Horizons Service Dogs Inc
Orange City, FL | Program support | $50,000 |
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New Leash on Life USA
Narberth, PA | Program support | $50,000 |
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Palm Beach Zoo
West Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $50,000 |
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Paws 4 Liberty Inc
Lake Worth, FL | Operating support | $50,000 |
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Student Aces Inc
Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Program support | $50,000 |
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Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
Loxahatchee, FL | Program support | $50,000 |
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Officers and trustees
- Joshua I Armstrong
Director - Laurie Moritz
Director - Elvasio Vaccaro
Director - David Zywiec
President, Chairman, Director, Treas. - Heather N Zywiec
Secretary
As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.
Questions people ask
Does Scaife Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See attachment.
How much does Scaife Family Foundation give?
$7.8 million in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Scaife Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joshua I Armstrong (Director), Laurie Moritz (Director), Elvasio Vaccaro (Director) and David Zywiec (President, Chairman, Director, Treas.) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Scaife Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, animals and human services.
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