Private foundation · EIN 20-5532477 · Independence, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kenneth W Scott Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $586K total, median $40K. 54% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$586K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in OH
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCPublic charity$100K
Billy Graham EvangelisticCharlotte, NCPublic charity$75K
Special Operations Warrior FoundatiTampa, FLPublic charity$61K
Euclid Pet PalsEuclid, OHPublic charity$60K
Lutheran World ReliefBaltimore, MDPublic charity$50K
Shore Haven Lutheran ChurchEuclid, OHPublic charity$50K
Luthern East High SchoolCleveland Heights, OHPublic charity$40K
Western Reserve Humane SocietyEuclid, OHPublic charity$35K
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrustCold Spring, KYPublic charity$25K
Euclid Hunger CenterEuclid, OHPublic charity$25K
Lake County Humane SocietyMentor, OHPublic charity$25K
Tender Mercies IncCincinnati, OHPublic charity$25K
Public Broadcasting Service FoundatArlington, VAPublic charity$15K

By state: Ohio 7 · North Carolina 2 · Florida 1 · Maryland 1 · Kentucky 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Kenneth W Scott Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Ohio, administered in care of John D Kedzior, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kenneth W Scott Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kenneth W Scott Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $586K across 13 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Kenneth W Scott Foundation give?

Ohio (7 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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