The Scripps Family Fund for Education
Preselected recipients only
The Scripps Family Fund for Education is a private foundation in Ft Mitchell, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 256 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.4 million
- Number of grants256
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$32.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.2 million the year before.
23% 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 | $2.8 million | 191 | $20.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 232 | $33.3 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 256 | $32.7 million |
How to apply
The Scripps Family Fund for Education 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Scripps Family Fund for Education funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 187 | $2.2 million |
| New York | 33 | $717,000 |
| Vermont | 18 | $217,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $105,000 |
| Ohio | 5 | $73,500 |
| California | 3 | $45,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $17,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc | Latino educational programming | $200,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc | Expanding the fellows program | $80,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Inc | Support for summer and school year prgrm | $80,000 |
| Building One Community | Support for academic enrichment program | $75,000 |
| The New York Historical | Support education programs | $75,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Meep intern program and field trips | $60,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships and operations | $60,000 |
| Leadership Education and Athletics Partnership Inc | College access program | $60,000 |
| The Groundtruth Project Inc | Internship program for college seniors | $60,000 |
| Scripps Howard Fund | Support book program in clay county ky | $53,500 |
| Arts for Learning Connecticut | Hot school programs in ne ct | $50,000 |
| Children of Promise NYC | Support academic enrichment program | $50,000 |
| Foote School Association Inc | Support for summer and school year prgms | $50,000 |
| Horizons New York City | Support programs and expansion new sites | $50,000 |
| National Museum of Mathematics | Maxima expanded programs for t1 schools | $50,000 |
| Pomfret School Incorporated | Support for high need students | $50,000 |
| Sea Research Foundation Inc | Stem education program | $50,000 |
| The Children's Village | Support academic and arts programs | $50,000 |
| The Rectory School | Support horizons rectory summer program | $50,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center | Education program delivery in classrooms | $45,000 |
| Hartford Stage Company | Literacy programs | $45,000 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society Inc | Science in nature programs | $40,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc | Arts education collaboration | $40,000 |
| Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | Support klein theatre arts program | $40,000 |
| New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc | Programs for new london public schools | $40,000 |
| Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation Inc | Bridge program first gen esl students | $40,000 |
| Norwalk Community College Foundation | Esl and other student success programs | $40,000 |
| Oliver Scholars Program Inc | Programs and initiatives for students | $40,000 |
| Read to Grow Inc | Literacy programs and book distribution | $40,000 |
| The Teak Fellowship Inc | Cultural enrichment swimming programs | $35,000 |
| Connecticut Humanities Council Inc | Book voyagers program | $32,125 |
| Lutz Children's Museum | Reading beyond the neighborhood program | $32,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | Program support | $31,000 |
| Horizons National Student Enrichment Program Inc | Development of marketing and comms | $30,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival | Access to theater and education programs | $30,000 |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum | Support field trips for title 1 schools | $30,000 |
| National Dance Institute | School dance programs nyc public schools | $30,000 |
| Opening Act Inc | Support middle school theater programs | $30,000 |
| Soundwaters Inc | Support harbor corps program | $30,000 |
| Connecticut Storytelling Center Inc | Storytelling literacy programs | $26,800 |
Officers and trustees
- J Sebastian Scripps
- Barbara Briggs Scripps
- Linda Marshall
Questions people ask
Does The Scripps Family Fund for Education accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Scripps Family Fund for Education give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 256 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Scripps Family Fund for Education?
Its 2025 filing lists J Sebastian Scripps (Director), Barbara Briggs Scripps (Director) and Linda Marshall (Director).
What does The Scripps Family Fund for Education fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.