Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation
Accepts applications
Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $735,811 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $68,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$735,811
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$68,200
- Assets$32.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $997,600 | 64 | $32.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 70 | $29.6 million |
| 2025 | $735,811 | 63 | $32.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jenny Craft PO Box 6710, Sheridan, WY 82801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 218-9492 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Refer to website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 52 | $658,061 |
| Montana | 4 | $58,250 |
| Colorado | 2 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hub on Smith Street | 2025 Meals Program | $68,200 |
| Center for A Vital Community | 2025 Sustained Support Grant | $54,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns | 2025 Sheridan Housing Trust Grant | $53,000 |
| Antelope Butte Foundation | 2025 Board Grant 1st of 3 | $51,500 |
| Big Horn Baseball Club | 2025 Board Grant 1st of 2 | $50,500 |
| Sheridan Community Education Foundation | 2nd of 3 Next Level Parent Liaison Program | $50,000 |
| Children's Center | Operational Expense | $40,000 |
| Sheridan County School District #1 | 2025 Early Childhood Coordinator | $30,000 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation | 2nd of 4 Growing for You-Behavioral Health Emergency Medicine | $27,000 |
| Compass Center for Families | Johnson County Parent Liaison Program | $26,500 |
| Museum of the Big Horns | Phase 2 Expansion Project | $26,000 |
| WYO Theatre Inc | 2025 Sustained Support Grant | $25,500 |
| Tongue River Child's Place | 2025 Sustained Support Grant | $22,500 |
| Sheridan Community Foundation | 2025 Board Grant | $20,000 |
| Big Horn Development | 2025 Board Grant | $15,000 |
| Buffalo Children's Center | 2025 Board Grant-Circles of Care Respite | $15,000 |
| Friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | 2025 2nd Installment of 3 year commitment | $15,000 |
| Bethesda Worship Center | 2025 Discretionary Gift | $12,000 |
| Wyoming Nonprofit Network | 1st of 3 over 3 years Advocacy Impact Grant | $11,500 |
| Sheridan High School | 2025 Board Grant | $8,200 |
| Bradford Brinton | 2025 Board Grant | $7,500 |
| Wonderbound | 2025 Discretionary Gift | $7,000 |
| Black Mountain Nordic Ski | Grooming Operations Funding | $6,000 |
| Sheridan County Search & Rescue | Outdoor Adventure Ready Series | $6,000 |
| Sheridan Recreation District | ADA Chair Lift for Kendrick Pool | $6,000 |
| CHAPS Equine Assisted Services | 2025 Discretionary Gift | $5,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Foundation | ADCC Additional Support | $5,000 |
| Johnson County Friends Feeding Friends | 2025 Grant Award | $5,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program | $5,000 |
| TRVCC | 2025 Wyo Gives Day Gift | $4,500 |
| Ucross Foundation | Trinity Carbary Intern Hours | $4,211 |
| Sheridan County YMCA | 2025 WYO Gives Day Discretionary Gift | $4,000 |
| National Historic Trails Center Foundation | Interpretive Center Updates | $3,000 |
| Science Kids | Gift From Emily Jane Haugh | $3,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | Sponsorship Support for Ashland | $2,500 |
| Legacy Pregnancy Center | 2025 WYO Gives Day Gift | $2,500 |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | 2025 WYO Gives Day Discretionary Gift | $2,500 |
| Sheridan County Library Foundation | Creation Room Creation Stations | $2,500 |
| Yellowstone Art Museum | 2026 Board Grant 1st of 3 | $2,500 |
| Camp Bethel | 2025 Discretionary Gift | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
- Jenny Craft
- Michelle Sullivan
- Erin Kilbride
- Arin Waddell
- Jeremy Scott
- James Scott Jr
- Jennifer Scott
- DJ Dearcorn
Questions people ask
Does Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Refer to website.
How much does Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation give?
$735,811 in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee), Jenny Craft (Exec. Dir.), Michelle Sullivan (Trustee) and Erin Kilbride (Board Chair) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.