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The Joseph J Scott Foundation

Preselected recipients only Casper, Wyoming · EIN 263374979

The Joseph J Scott Foundation is a private foundation in Casper, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $362,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $231,400 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$231,40014$6.4 million
2024$362,00012$6.7 million

How to apply

The Joseph J Scott 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 Joseph J Scott Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wyoming.

StateGrantsAmount
Wyoming11$357,000
Missouri1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic S
Casper, WY
Educational grant$110,000
The Vine Foundation
Casper, WY
Amazing paraish scholarships$100,000
YMCA of Natrona County
Casper, WY
Phase two building project$50,000
12-24 Club Inc
Casper, WY
Operating expenses$50,000
Sheridan County School District
Ranchester, WY
Preschool program$15,000
Two Fly Foundation Inc
Casper, WY
Sponsorship$10,000
Climb Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY
General support-unrestricted$10,000
Fellowship of Christain Athletes
Kansas City, MO
Fca fundraiser$5,000
Kaycee Senior Housing
Kaycee, WY
General & unstricted$3,500
Laramie American Legion Baseball
Larame, WY
General support$3,500
Casper Artists' Collective
Casper, WY
General & unrestricted$2,500
Casper College Foundation
Casper, WY
Foreign students support$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Joseph J Scott Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Joseph J Scott Foundation give?

$362,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Joseph J Scott Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Joseph J Scott (President/Di), Cordell Fonnesbeck (V.p./Directo) and Mark Petrie (Vp/Director).

What does The Joseph J Scott Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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