The Wendy E Scripps Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wendy E Scripps Foundation is a private foundation in Plainview, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $680,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$680,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $805,000 | 16 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 15 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $680,000 | 12 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
The Wendy E Scripps 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 The Wendy E Scripps Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $550,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Taylor Dance Company | General | $150,000 |
| American Dance Festival | General | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General | $50,000 |
| New York Civil Liberties Union | General | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $50,000 |
| Scripps Family Impact Fund | General | $30,000 |
| ASPCA | General | $25,000 |
| Covenant House | General | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard E Feldman
Questions people ask
Does The Wendy E Scripps Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wendy E Scripps Foundation give?
$680,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Wendy E Scripps Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard E Feldman (Trustee).
What does The Wendy E Scripps Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.