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The Trudy Scammon Foundation

Preselected recipients only Battle Ground, Washington · EIN 562636137

The Trudy Scammon Foundation is a private foundation in Battle Ground, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $270,000 the year before.

56% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$250,0008$1.2 million
2024$270,0008$1.2 million
2025$300,00011$1.0 million

How to apply

The Trudy Scammon 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Trudy Scammon Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington7$140,000
Maryland1$100,000
District of Columbia1$25,000
Oregon1$25,000
California1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
MD
To provide medical care$100,000
Clark County Food Bank
Vancouver, WA
To end hunger$100,000
Janus Youth Programs
Portland, OR
To support Janus Youth Programs in changing lives and building futures for children, youth and families.$25,000
Anera
Washington, DC
General Support$25,000
Individual
CA
To assist the homeless$10,000
Southwest Medical Center Foundation
Seattle, WA
To see that everyone receives healthcare$10,000
The Evergreen State College Foundat
Olympia, WA
General support$7,500
Ridgefield Boosters
Ridgefield, WA
To support Ridgefield HS students educational activities.$7,500
Tukes Valley Middle School Band Boo
Brush Prairie, WA
To support TVMS students educational activities.$5,000
BGHS Tigers Basketball Boosters
Battle Ground, WA
To support BGHS students educational activities.$5,000
Bgafjrotc
Battle Ground, WA
To support BGAFJROTC students educational activities.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Trudy Scammon Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Trudy Scammon Foundation give?

$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Trudy Scammon Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Alexandria Wing (President), Grace Wing (Director), Emily McCarty (Vice President) and Bob Graham (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does The Trudy Scammon Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and education.

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