SCP Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
SCP Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Northampton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $655,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$655,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $386,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $386,000 | 26 | $15.4 million |
| 2024 | $655,000 | 23 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
SCP Foundation Inc 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 SCP Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $255,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $90,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $60,000 |
| California | 1 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transhealth | Sustaining | $75,000 |
| Mindful Birthng and Parenting Foundation | Sustaining | $60,000 |
| Grow Food Northampton | Sustaining | $50,000 |
| HRDC | Sustaining | $50,000 |
| Toni's Kitchen | Sustaining | $50,000 |
| Historic Northampton | Sustaining | $50,000 |
| Cisa | Sustaining | $50,000 |
| Treehouse | Sustaining | $35,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Sustaining | $25,000 |
| Green City Market LLC | Sustaining | $25,000 |
| NAMI Metro Suburban | Sustaining | $25,000 |
| Splash Noco | Sustaining | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Sustaining | $25,000 |
| MGB Cooley Dickinson Hospital | Sustaining | $25,000 |
| Share Food Share Love Food Pantry | Sustaining | $15,000 |
| Temple University | Sustaining | $15,000 |
| Morris Museum | Sustaining | $10,000 |
| Natural Lands | Sustaining | $10,000 |
| Snow Farm | Sustaining | $10,000 |
| Tapestry | Sustaining | $10,000 |
| Cancer Connection | Sustaining | $5,000 |
| Womens Fund Ma | Sustaining | $5,000 |
| Peoplecare Inc | Sustaining | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Harvin
- Jake Anderson
- Doug Harvin
Questions people ask
Does SCP Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SCP Foundation Inc give?
$655,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs SCP Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Harvin (President), Jake Anderson (Vice President) and Doug Harvin (Treasurer).
What does SCP Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and health.