Scots' Charitable Society
Accepts applications
Scots' Charitable Society is a private foundation in Glendale, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,421 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $75,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$99,421
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$75,250
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $88,850 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $95,625 | 5 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $100,900 | 4 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $88,850 | 7 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $99,421 | 7 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Young PO Box 1102, Westborough, MA 01581 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 472-2520, scswascholarshipcommittee@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Application form is available on the website. Applicant must include transcript, letter of recommendation, letter of sponsorship and acknowledgement form. |
| Deadlines | April 1, prior to the commencement of school year |
| Restrictions | Assistance is awarded to full-time undergraduate college students of scottish decent living in or around the greater boston area. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $93,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,200 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,221 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various | College tuition | $75,250 |
| Friends of Mt Auburn Cemetrery | Charitable event fundraiser | $17,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance for those in need | $2,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance for those in need | $2,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance for those in need | $1,221 |
| Individual | Financial assistance for those in need | $1,200 |
| National Trust for Scotland Foundation | Charitable event fundraiser | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne Macdonald
- Christopher Young
- Scott McKenzie
- Alan McCall
- David Ianngans
- Anne Marie Kennedy
- Jeffrey J Barr
Questions people ask
Does Scots' Charitable Society accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1, prior to the commencement of school year.
How much does Scots' Charitable Society give?
$99,421 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Scots' Charitable Society?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne Macdonald (Secretary), Christopher Young (Scholarship Chair), Scott McKenzie (President) and Alan McCall (President, Immediate Past) among 7 officers and trustees.