The Scudder Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2023 it gave $156,800 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $29,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$156,800
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$29,500
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2023 was down from $160,800 the year before.
12% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $160,800 | 34 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $156,800 | 34 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc 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 Scudder Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9 | $37,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $32,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $21,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $10,600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $9,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,900 |
| New York | 2 | $7,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $6,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $4,200 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Funds land conservation nationally and internationALLY. conservation of oregon estuary. | $29,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Provides emergency medical care internationally | $9,000 |
| Central City Concern | Housing, medical, employment for homeless in PortlAND | $8,000 |
| World Food Program USA | UN-sponsored program feeds refugees, areas of famiNE. | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross | Provides domestic emergency aid. | $6,500 |
| Mercy Corps | Provides emergency disaster and other relief interNATIONALLY. | $6,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Dispenses food to poor Oregon families. | $6,000 |
| Unhcr USA | UN-linked agency provides services, schooling, traINING FOR REFUGEES. | $6,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Provides free medical care to children. | $5,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank (Maine) | Dispenses food to Maine families | $4,200 |
| Meals on Wheels People | Provides meals on wheels & social services to housE BOUND SENIORS. | $4,000 |
| Innocence Project | Frees innocent prisoners based on DNA evidence. | $4,000 |
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation | Provides medical care to uninsured & low income OrEGONIANS. | $4,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Advocates against global warming, other issues | $4,000 |
| Philabundance | Food Bank - Food for poor residents in SE PennsylvANIA. | $4,000 |
| Oxfam America | Provides emergency disaster and other relief interNATIONALLY. | $3,900 |
| FINCA International | Provides financial services for low income entreprENEURS. | $3,500 |
| Heifer International | Livestock donation to poor areas | $3,500 |
| NRDC | Environmental protection | $3,500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Children's medical care | $3,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Preserves wildlife internationally | $3,500 |
| Wallace Medical Concern | Provides medical care to uninsured & low income oregonians | $3,000 |
| World Vision | Provides international poverty relief largely with LIVESTOCK DONATION. | $3,000 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | Sends traumatized children to outdoor camp | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Ocean Cleanup | Captures plastic refuse from rivers to reduce oceaN PLASTIC. | $2,500 |
| North By Northeast Community Health Center | Provides medical care to uninsured & low income OREGONIANS | $2,000 |
| Asher Clinic | Health Care in very underserved rural county | $2,000 |
| Columbia River Community Health Services | Health Care in very underserved rural county | $2,000 |
| Amigos Bravos | Restore water quality and wildlife in and around NM RIVERS. | $1,800 |
| Rivers and Birds | Conducts conservation education programs in New MeXICO | $1,800 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Reduce interpersonal and international conflict to PROMOTE PEACE. | $1,600 |
| Disabled American Veterans Service Trust | Finances rehabilitation of veterans of recent wars | $1,500 |
| Operation Homefront | Aids recent veterans and their families | $1,500 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue | Animal shelter and animal adoption. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Scudder
- Jean Scudder
- Frederick W Rose
- Carolyn Miller
Questions people ask
Does The Scudder Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Scudder Family Foundation Inc give?
$156,800 in tax year 2023, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Scudder Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Charles Scudder (President), Jean Scudder (Vice President), Frederick W Rose (Secretary) and Carolyn Miller (Treasurer).
What does The Scudder Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and health.