The Scripps Howard Foundation
Accepts applications
The Scripps Howard Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.3 million in 819 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $675,706. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.3 million
- Number of grants819
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$675,706
- Assets$75.4 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.5 million the year before.
51% 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 | $6.5 million | 862 | $68.9 million |
| 2024 | $7.3 million | 819 | $75.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Liz Carter PO Box 5380, Cincinnati, OH 45201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 977-3000 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Scripps Howard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 42 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 30 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 23 | $1.3 million |
| Arizona | 24 | $1.2 million |
| Ohio | 157 | $805,549 |
| Colorado | 19 | $681,396 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $554,524 |
| California | 46 | $274,278 |
| New York | 30 | $204,563 |
| Kentucky | 20 | $127,792 |
| Florida | 57 | $123,957 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Journalists Inc | Journalism Fund - Disarming Disinformation Grant | $675,706 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Journalism Grant - Ted Scripps Environmental Program | $628,317 |
| International Center for Journalists Inc | Journalism Grant - Disarming Disinformation | $560,527 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Journalism Grant - Roy Howard Community Journalism Center | $554,454 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Journalism Fund - Howard Center | $545,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Fdtn | Journalism Fund - Howard Center | $513,475 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Journalism Fund - Howard Center | $500,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Fdtn | Journalism Fund - Howard Center | $500,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Fdtn | Roy W. Howard Fellowships | $168,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Fdtn | Journalism Grant - AI program | $122,000 |
| Scripps Howard Fund | Unrestricted gift, memo is saved in Donor Perfect | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California | Journalism - open source program | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Jo | Journalism Grant - Open Source | $100,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Journalism Grant - Covering Religion Program | $85,000 |
| Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts | Greater Cincinnati Fund grant | $60,000 |
| Surel's Place (Voces Internship of Idaho) | Journalism Grant - Internships | $60,000 |
| Learning Grove | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $50,000 |
| Queen City Book Bank | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $50,000 |
| SI Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University | Journalism Grant - Academic Leadership Academy | $40,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Greater Cincinnati Fund grant | $40,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Roy W. Howard Fellowships | $31,358 |
| Brighton Center Inc | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $30,000 |
| Crayons to Computers Inc | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $30,000 |
| Learning Through Art Inc | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $30,000 |
| News Ambassadors | Journalism Diversity Grant | $30,000 |
| Public Library Foundation of Cincinnati & Hamilton County | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $30,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $30,000 |
| ASU Foundation for a New American University | Journalism Diversity Grant | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Inc | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $25,000 |
| Dallas Doing Good | Journalism Diversity Grant | $25,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Journalism Grant - Ted Scripps dinner | $23,000 |
| City Limits News Inc | Journalism Internships Grant | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scripps Howard Awards prize check | $20,000 |
| NAHJ Nevada | Journalism Internships Grant | $20,000 |
| PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs | Journalism Diversity Grant | $20,000 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Greater Cincinnati Fund Large Grant | $15,000 |
| International Center for Journalists Inc | Journalism Fund - Legacy Grant | $15,000 |
| Travis Fuller Farms Inc | Volunteer Gift | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Micheli
- David Giles
- Liz Carter
- Rebecca Riegelsberger
- Austin Heidt
- Christina Hartman
- Dean Littleton
- Eli Scripps
- Jack Howard-Potter
- Jay Kaufman
- Julie McGehee
- Kate OBrian
- Kathleen Choal
- Keisha Taylor-Starr
- Leon Clark
Questions people ask
Does The Scripps Howard Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Scripps Howard Foundation give?
$7.3 million in tax year 2024, across 819 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs The Scripps Howard Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn Micheli (Lead Trustee), David Giles (Secretary and Trustee), Liz Carter (President and CEO (END 05/2024)) and Rebecca Riegelsberger (Treasurer and Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Scripps Howard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and international.