Ruth and Earl Scott Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ruth and Earl Scott Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $28,000. 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$80,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$579,515
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $83,000 the year before.
58% of its 2025 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 | $77,000 | 14 | $567,994 |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 17 | $566,035 |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 19 | $579,515 |
How to apply
Ruth and Earl Scott Charitable Trust 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 Ruth and Earl Scott Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $73,000 |
| New York | 3 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Phila | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $28,000 |
| Friends of Ofanim Inc | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $15,000 |
| The Baldwin School | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $5,000 |
| Whyy Inc | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $3,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Philabundance | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Free Library Foundation | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $2,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Servic | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Project Home | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Film Institute | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Tonality | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Anne Frank Center | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Manna | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
| The Unusual Suspects Theatre Compan | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Sunrise Day Camp-Greater Philadelph | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Educating Communities for Parenting | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of P | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Scott
- Andrew Scott
Questions people ask
Does Ruth and Earl Scott Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth and Earl Scott Charitable Trust give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ruth and Earl Scott Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel Scott (Trustee) and Andrew Scott (Trustee).
What does Ruth and Earl Scott Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.