Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $260,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$29.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 79 | $27.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 78 | $28.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 84 | $29.8 million |
How to apply
Dan & Jeanne 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 Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 36 | $694,900 |
| Montana | 32 | $593,676 |
| California | 12 | $35,250 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,250 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Foundation | Board Grant - Hospital Replacement | $260,000 |
| Town of Dayton | Art Badgett Pool | $180,000 |
| Tongue River Community Center | Dan Scott Legacy Grant | $166,000 |
| Tongue River Valley Scholarship Fund | Challenge Match | $101,000 |
| Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Tongue River Fire Protection District | Engine Pumper Apparatus | $60,000 |
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch | Uhlein Locker Room Remodel | $60,000 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation | Behavioral Health Emergency Medicine | $50,450 |
| Thrive | Operational Pledge | $41,500 |
| Tongue River Child's Place | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $29,000 |
| Family Service Inc | Board Grant | $28,000 |
| Antelope Butte Foundation | Board Grant | $26,500 |
| Frost Fund Inc | Board Grant | $25,750 |
| Billings Public Education Foundation | Board Grant | $25,000 |
| Billings Family YMCA | Board Grant | $22,000 |
| Sheridan County School District #1 | Sr. High Robotics | $15,000 |
| Special Olympics Montana | Dan Scott Legacy Grant | $11,000 |
| Center for a Vital Community | Dan Scott Legacy Grant | $10,000 |
| The Food Group | TR Food Program | $10,000 |
| Art House Theatre | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $6,000 |
| Gillette FFA | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $6,000 |
| Montana State University Foundation | MSU Scholarship | $5,513 |
| Chaps | Board Grant | $5,500 |
| Montana State University Alumni | MSU Scholarship | $5,263 |
| Apostles Evangelical Lutheran Church | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $5,000 |
| Cldi | Hannah House | $5,000 |
| Perkins Foundation | TR Flouride Program | $5,000 |
| Sheridan County YMCA | Give your Heart to a Child | $3,500 |
| Huntley Project Schools | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $3,000 |
| Sheridan Area Search & Rescue | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $3,000 |
| Wyoming Natural Resources Foundation | Working Lands Workshop | $3,000 |
| Senior Citizens Council | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $2,500 |
| Safe Passage | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $2,250 |
| Waymakers | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $2,250 |
| Alzheimer Association | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $2,000 |
| Sheridan on Skates | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $2,000 |
| Yellowstone River Parks Association | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $2,000 |
| Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $1,750 |
| Big Horn Development | Operational Expense - Matching gift | $1,500 |
| Dog & Cat Shelter | NYE Gala Spay/Neuter Program | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Ashley
- Trent Johnson
- Geoffrey Scott
- Devin Scott
- Shann Scott
- Risa Scott
- Lynette Scott
- Rebecca Davidson
Questions people ask
Does Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Ashley (President), Trent Johnson (Director), Geoffrey Scott (Director) and Devin Scott (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and arts and culture.