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James Walter Scott Trust

Preselected recipients only Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 851628821

James Walter Scott Trust is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$43,632
2024$8,0003$49,034

How to apply

James Walter Scott 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What James Walter Scott Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$5,000
Connecticut1$2,000
New York1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Simmons University
Boston, MA
No relationship$5,000
Universal Church
Bridgeport, CT
no relationship$2,000
Individual
NY
No relationship$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James Walter Scott Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James Walter Scott Trust give?

$8,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs James Walter Scott Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Beverly Moran (Trustee).

What does James Walter Scott Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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