William Beecher Scoville Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
William Beecher Scoville Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$24,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$456,386
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $24,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,000 | 11 | $374,721 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 11 | $437,839 |
| 2025 | $24,000 | 11 | $456,386 |
How to apply
William Beecher Scoville 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 William Beecher Scoville Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $9,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Federations of Neurosurgical | General | $5,000 |
| Lewy Body Dementian Association | General | $5,000 |
| UConn Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | General | $2,000 |
| American School for the Deaf | General | $2,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | General | $2,000 |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | General | $1,500 |
| Yale School of Medicine | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Hartford Hospital | General | $500 |
| Partners in Health | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Scoville
- Damon Scoville
- Alison Dittrich
- Laska Dittrich
Questions people ask
Does William Beecher Scoville Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William Beecher Scoville Foundation Inc give?
$24,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs William Beecher Scoville Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William Scoville (President/Trust), Damon Scoville (Secretary/Trust), Alison Dittrich (Trustee) and Laska Dittrich (Treasurer/Trust).
What does William Beecher Scoville Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and disability.