Walter Scott Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $46.3 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $9.0 million. 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$46.3 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$9.0 million
- Assets$3.1 billion
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $146 million the year before.
69% 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 | $146 million | 58 | $2.2 billion |
| 2024 | $46.3 million | 78 | $3.1 billion |
How to apply
Walter 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 Walter Scott Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 46 | $44.8 million |
| Iowa | 2 | $505,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 5 | $135,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $135,000 |
| California | 2 | $120,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $70,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $55,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $44,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brownell Talbot School | Capital campaign | $9.0 million |
| Community Information Trust | Capital campaign | $5.0 million |
| Hastings College Foundation | Capital campaign | $3.0 million |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Capital campaign | $3.0 million |
| Westside Community Schools Foundation Inc | Capital campaign | $2.5 million |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Capital campaign | $2.5 million |
| The Salvation Army | Capital campaign | $2.5 million |
| Project Harmony | Program support | $2.0 million |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Next generation, program support, and scholarships | $1.7 million |
| Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation | Capital campaign and next generation | $1.6 million |
| Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum | General operating support | $1.5 million |
| Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation | Omaha award | $1.5 million |
| Omaha Community Foundation | Program support | $1.4 million |
| Southeast Community College Educational Foundation | Capital campaign and scholarships | $1.0 million |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | Capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Singer Foundation | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | Capital campaign | $750,000 |
| Central Community College Foundation | Scholarships | $577,315 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation | Scholarships | $568,342 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Charles E Lakin Human Services Campus Foundation | Program support | $500,000 |
| Share Good | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Garfield County Frontier Fair Association | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Kaneko | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Wm Keck Observatory | Program support | $250,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc | Bob singer | $125,000 |
| Seal Family Foundation | Program support | $105,000 |
| City of Bassett | Advancing ne communities | $100,000 |
| City of McCook | Advancing ne communities | $100,000 |
| City of North Platte | Advancing ne communities | $100,000 |
| City of Wood River | Advancing ne communities | $100,000 |
| Police Athletics for Community Engagement | Program support | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Tech | Next generation | $85,000 |
| Citizens for A Greater Ord Nebraska Inc | Advancing ne communities | $75,000 |
| City of Chadron | Advancing ne communities | $75,000 |
| Cozad Community Foundation | Advancing ne communities | $75,000 |
| City of Milford | Advancing ne communities | $65,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | Next generation | $55,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Next generation | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mogens Bay
- Greg Abel
- Mickey Anderson
- Calvin Sisson
- Rich Eakin
- Christi Annin
- Karen Dixon
- Sandra Parker
- Amy Scott
- W David Scott
- Tobin Schropp
Questions people ask
Does Walter Scott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter Scott Family Foundation give?
$46.3 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Walter Scott Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mogens Bay (Chairman), Greg Abel (Trustee), Mickey Anderson (Trustee) and Calvin Sisson (President & Ceo) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Walter Scott Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.