Scott Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hobe Sound, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $840,150 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$840,150
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $189,000 the year before.
72% of its 2024 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 | $189,000 | 39 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $840,150 | 54 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
Scott Family 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 Scott Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $252,000 |
| Illinois | 18 | $209,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $139,500 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $117,000 |
| Florida | 11 | $60,150 |
| New York | 3 | $16,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $13,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Wildlife Foundation | Wildlife Conservation | $200,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Health | $100,000 |
| Numbers USA | Public Charity Support | $100,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Science, Education and the Environment | $50,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Medical | $50,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Nature Conservation | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades | Environmental Protection | $30,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Public Charity Support | $25,000 |
| Reaumond Foundation | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | Support veterans, service members and their families | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Chicago | Childrens Aid | $10,000 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Public Charity Support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Recovery Connection | Treatment of Alcoholism | $10,000 |
| Shipley School | Education | $10,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Civic and Community Support | $8,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Medical Research | $7,500 |
| National Parks Trust | Nature Conservation | $7,500 |
| Migizi Communications | Public Charity Support | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army | Civic and Community Support | $7,000 |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | Education | $5,925 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County | Civic and Community Support | $5,000 |
| Brain Chemistry Labs | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Go Build Love | Build Stronger Communities | $5,000 |
| Helen & Arthur E Johnson Depression Center | Mental Health | $5,000 |
| John Marshall Law School | Education | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | Wildlife Conservation | $5,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Aquarium | $5,000 |
| Tanzanian Childrens Fund | Public Charity Support | $5,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Wildlife Conservation | $5,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center | Conservation | $3,500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Huminitarian Aid | $3,000 |
| Invest in Kids | Public Charity Support | $3,000 |
| Allendale Association | Mental Health Services | $2,500 |
| Big Heart Ranch | Youth Services | $2,500 |
| Gregory Paul Friedman Foundation | Drug Awareness | $2,500 |
| Healing Hearts Animal Rescue | Animal rescue | $2,500 |
| High Line Canal Conversancy | Conservation | $2,500 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Civic and Community Support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne O Scott
Questions people ask
Does Scott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scott Family Foundation give?
$840,150 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Scott Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne O Scott (Trustee).
What does Scott Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and science and research.