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Homer A Jr & Janet Scott Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sheridan, Wyoming · EIN 911693889

Homer A Jr & Janet Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,815 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $20,500. 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 down from $61,760 the year before.

74% 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$13,60018$157,278
2024$61,76022$1.0 million
2025$58,81523$1.0 million

How to apply

Homer A Jr & Janet Scott Family 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 Homer A Jr & Janet Scott Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wyoming.

StateGrantsAmount
Wyoming20$54,765
Minnesota1$2,500
Missouri1$1,500
Iowa1$50

Grants paid in 2025

All 23 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Grace Anglican Church
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$20,500
WYO Theater
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$10,250
Sheridan Stadium Foundation
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$7,275
Holy Name Catholic Church
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$3,050
Sheridan Hawks
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$2,500
Metropolitan State University Foundation
St Paul, MN
Operating Funds$2,500
Brinton Museum
Big Horn, WY
Operating Funds$1,500
The Childrens Center
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$1,500
Coombs Outdoor Foundation
Jackson, WY
Operating Funds$1,500
Rotary Club of Jackson Hole
Jackson, WY
Operating Funds$1,500
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kansas City, MO
Operating Funds$1,500
The Food Group
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$750
The HUB on Smith
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$750
First Baptist Church
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$750
Shrine Club of Sheridan
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$700
Sheridan YMCA
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$500
Big Horn Equestrian Center
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$500
Sheridan School District #1
Ranchester, WY
Operating Funds$500
Sheridan High School Booster Club
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$400
Sheridan Amateur Hockey Association
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$250
Advocacy & Resource Center
Sheridan, WY
Operating Funds$50
Wartburg College Development
Waverly, IA
Operating Funds$50
Wyoming Agriculture Leadership Council
Cheyenne, WY
Operating Funds$40

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Homer A Jr & Janet Scott Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Homer A Jr & Janet Scott Family Foundation give?

$58,815 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs Homer A Jr & Janet Scott Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee), Janet E Scott (Trustee), James M Scott (Trustee) and Sandra Suzor (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Homer A Jr & Janet Scott Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.

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