William E Scott Foundation
Accepts applications
William E Scott Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $450,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$28.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 22 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 24 | $28.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Raymond B Kelly III 801 Cherry Street Suite 2000, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6882 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 336-2400, rkelly@deckerjones.com |
| What to submit | Written |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be located in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or New Mexico. Grants are currently limited to fort worth and tarrant county. |
What William E Scott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $1.9 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Museum of Art | Cultural | $450,000 |
| Fort Worth Country Day | Educational | $250,000 |
| Fort Worth Zoo | Educational | $250,000 |
| National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame | Cultural | $200,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera | Cultural | $120,000 |
| The Cliburn Foundation | Cultural | $100,000 |
| Casa Manana | Cultural | $100,000 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Inc | Cultural | $100,000 |
| Aspen Historical Society | Historical preservation | $80,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Association | Cultural | $75,000 |
| Multicultural Alliance | Educational | $50,000 |
| Performing Arts of Fort Worth | Cultural | $30,000 |
| Savng Hope Foundation | Animal abuse protection | $25,000 |
| Historic Fort Worth Inc | Historical preservation | $25,000 |
| Amphibian Stage | Cultural | $22,000 |
| All Saints Health Foundation | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Davey O'Brien Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Kimbell Art Museum | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Cancer Care Services | Social welfare | $7,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoptions | Animal rescue | $6,400 |
| Philanthropy Southwest | Educational | $6,000 |
| Goodfellow Fund | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| The Warm Place | Support group | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond B Kelly III
- Carolyn Phillips
- Susan Hall
Questions people ask
Does William E Scott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William E Scott Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs William E Scott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raymond B Kelly III (President), Carolyn Phillips (Director) and Susan Hall (Director).
What does William E Scott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.