Scan Design Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Scan Design Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $518,983. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$518,983
- Assets$35.7 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
62% 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 | $1.2 million | 25 | $34.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 29 | $35.7 million |
How to apply
Scan Design Foundation 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 Scan Design Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 16 | $868,345 |
| Oregon | 3 | $137,615 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $100,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $67,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | 2024 grant award | $518,983 |
| Center for Sustainable Infrastructure | 2024 grant award | $110,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | 2024 grant award | $100,000 |
| Furturewise Courban | 2024 grant award | $79,552 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | 2024 grant award | $62,615 |
| Museum of Danish America | 2024 grant award | $59,000 |
| National Nordic Museum | 2024 grant award | $50,000 |
| Nordic Northwest | 2024 grant award | $50,000 |
| City of Tacoma | 2024 grant award | $45,000 |
| American Scandinavian Foundation | 2024 grant award | $25,000 |
| National Foundation for Danish America | 2024 grant award | $25,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | 2024 grant award | $25,000 |
| Rebild National Park Society | 2024 grant award | $25,000 |
| Northwest Danish Association | 2024 grant award | $21,000 |
| American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst | 2024 grant award | $10,000 |
| Climate Solutions | 2024 grant award | $10,000 |
| New Impact | 2024 grant award | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Waterfront Park | 2024 grant award | $5,000 |
| Historical Society of Seattle and King County | 2024 grant award | $5,000 |
| Seattle Architecture Foundation | 2024 grant award | $5,000 |
| Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study | 2024 grant award | $5,000 |
| Historylink | 2024 grant award | $4,500 |
| Danish American Heritage Society | 2024 grant award | $3,000 |
| Vashon Repertory Theatre | 2024 grant award | $2,500 |
| California Art & Nature Museum | 2024 grant award | $2,000 |
| Wilding Museum | 2024 grant award | $2,000 |
| Earthcorps West Seattle Fauntleroy | 2024 grant award | $1,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | 2024 grant award | $500 |
| Birds Connect Seattle | 2024 grant award | $310 |
Officers and trustees
- Fidelma McGinn
- Robert Thompson
- Jan Beck
- Paul Charles Suzman
- Katrine Thor Andersen
- Bodil Stevns
Questions people ask
Does Scan Design Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scan Design Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Scan Design Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fidelma McGinn (President), Robert Thompson (Sec/Treas/Director), Jan Beck (Director) and Paul Charles Suzman (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Scan Design Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.