Scaler Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Scaler Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $557,177 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $20,879 and the largest $196,386. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$557,177
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$20,879
- Largest grant$196,386
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $459,870 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $459,870 | 18 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $557,177 | 16 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Scaler 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 Scaler Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York. It also paid $515,987 in 12 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $21,190 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fondation de France | Scaler project | $196,386 |
| Fondation du Protestantisme | Foyer de grenelle | $57,001 |
| Observatoire Pharos | Projet iaps (incubateur des acteurs du pluralisme au sahel) | $54,904 |
| Association Francois Guizot | Anniversary commemoration conference | $43,264 |
| Federation de L'entraide Protestante | General support | $38,208 |
| Fondation du Protestantisme | Federation protestante de france | $27,378 |
| Fondation Musee Schlumberger | General support | $27,287 |
| Association Savoir Apprendre | Exploradome project | $21,758 |
| Atd Fourth World Movement Inc | Support of street library program | $20,000 |
| Semper Silva | Sustainable forest restoration | $16,890 |
| Fondation du Protestantisme | Reforme-club mecenes | $11,010 |
| Frequence Protestante | General support | $10,968 |
| La Source Garouste - la Gueroulde | General support | $10,933 |
| Epic Foundation | Blue ventures | $10,000 |
| Epic Foundation | Nightline | $6,190 |
| Epic Foundation | Telemaque | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicolas Boissonnas
- Benedicte Boissonnas
- Laurent Boissonnas
- Patrice Boissonnas
- Aude Boissonnas
- Molly K Wurzer
- Denise M Stoner
Questions people ask
Does Scaler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scaler Foundation Inc give?
$557,177 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $20,879.
Who runs Scaler Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicolas Boissonnas (President & Director), Benedicte Boissonnas (Vice President/Director), Laurent Boissonnas (Director) and Patrice Boissonnas (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Scaler Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.