SCP Foundation
Accepts applications
SCP Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$106,179
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $25,000 | 1 | $261,962 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 2 | $231,879 |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 3 | $106,179 |
How to apply
| Contact | SCP Foundation 8215 Westchester Suite 307, Dallas, TX 75225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 748-5000, info@scpfdn.com |
| What to submit | Applications received by the foundation should include, at a minimum, a written letter of request, stating the purpose(s) of the organization in detail, accompanied by the entity's determination letter received from the IRS granting exempt status. |
| Restrictions | The foundation's focus is to make grants to charitable, civic and educational organizations as defined inder internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). Beyond the stated focus, the foundation imposes no further restrictions or limitations upon its awards. |
What SCP Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $130,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Chur | General purpose | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Starr L Pitzer
- Christine H Pitzer
- Gavin Pitzer
- Chaney Pitzer
- R L Bramble
- Rees T Bowen
Questions people ask
Does SCP Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does SCP Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs SCP Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Starr L Pitzer (Chairman), Christine H Pitzer (Treasurer), Gavin Pitzer (Director) and Chaney Pitzer (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does SCP Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and faith communities.