The Edward W & Betty Knight Scripps Foundation
Accepts applications
The Edward W & Betty Knight Scripps Foundation is a private foundation in Sunapee, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$72.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.8 million | 23 | $61.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 21 | $72.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gregory A Robbins 1034 Blackburn Bluff, Charlettesville, VA 22901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 953-7001 |
| What to submit | Application should be a written letter. |
| Deadlines | Requests should be submitted by June 30th of each year. |
| Restrictions | Applications considered for qualified Section 501(c)(3) public charitable organizations. |
What The Edward W & Betty Knight Scripps Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $2.0 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $250,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | General Support | $1.3 million |
| Harvard College | General Support | $1.0 million |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General Support | $400,000 |
| Buckingham Browne & Nichols School | General Support | $150,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders aka Medicins Sans Frontieres | General Support | $150,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General Support | $150,000 |
| National PERT Consortium Pulmonary Embolism Response Team | General Support | $100,000 |
| Benevolent Healthcare Foundation dba Project CURE | General Support | $100,000 |
| ProPublica Inc | General Support | $100,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General Support | $75,000 |
| Harvard Law School | General Support | $50,000 |
| Carroll School | General Support | $50,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | General Support | $50,000 |
| Spirit of America | General Support | $50,000 |
| Catie's Closet | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mission of Deeds | General Support | $25,000 |
| Homes Not Borders | General Support | $25,000 |
| Shady Hill School | General Support | $25,000 |
| Bionic Project Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General Support | $10,000 |
| Prospect Hill Academy | General Support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory A Robbins
- Joseph E Killory Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Edward W & Betty Knight Scripps Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests should be submitted by June 30th of each year.
How much does The Edward W & Betty Knight Scripps Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Edward W & Betty Knight Scripps Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory A Robbins (Secretary/Treasurer) and Joseph E Killory Jr (Chairman/President/Director).
What does The Edward W & Betty Knight Scripps Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.