Private foundation · EIN 23-7052152 · Lincoln, Nebraska

Kinder Porter Scott Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $101K total, median $500. 85% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
39
$101K
Median grant
$500
Stays in NE
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Seeing EyeMorristown, NJGeneral support$15K
Lincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NEGive to lincoln day$12K
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NEPledge to jeffrey raikes school of business$11K
Child Advocacy CenterLincoln, NEPledge to building program$10K
The BayLincoln, NEPledge to building program$10K
The Waverly Community FoundationWaverly, NEGeneral support$10K
Lincoln Santa CopLincoln, NEGeneral support$5,000
Mary Lanning Hospital FoundationHastings, NEPledge to building program$5,000
Matt Talbot Kitchen & OutreachLincoln, NEGeneral support$4,750
Children's Home ProjectChandler, AZGeneral support$2,500
Nebraska DevoLincoln, NEGeneral support$2,500
Make a Wish FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral support$2,000
White Cane FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral support$2,000
Lincoln Arts CouncilLincoln, NEGeneral support$1,000
Morning HopeLincoln, NEGeneral support$1,000
Lincoln Rotary ClubLincoln, NEGeneral support$700
American Cancer SocietyLincoln, NEGeneral support$500
Family Service of LincolnLincoln, NEGeneral support$500
Kicks for KidsLincoln, NEGeneral support$500
LighthouseLincoln, NEGeneral support$500
UNICEFNew York, NYGeneral support$500
Wilber Fire & RescueWilber, NEGeneral support$500
Woven Charm FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral support$500
Hearts UnitedAuburn, NEGeneral support$300
Capital Humane SocietyLincoln, NEGeneral support$250
Catholic Social ServicesLincoln, NEWrk employee philanthropic$250
Grand Island Childrens MuseumGrand Island, NEGeneral support$250
Habitat for HumanityOmaha, NEGeneral support$250
Harvest of BooksLincoln, NEGeneral support$250
Heartland Big Brother Big SisterLincoln, NEGeneral support$250
Nebraska Wildlife FederationLincoln, NEGeneral support$250
No Footprint Too SmallLincoln, NEGeneral support$250
Sewing for BabiesLincoln, NEGeneral support$250
Taysia Blue RescueOmaha, NEGeneral support$250
University of MichiganAnne Arbor, MIGeneral support$250
Lauritzen GardensOmaha, NEGeneral support$200
Salvation ArmyLincoln, NEGeneral support$200
Friends of Gunston HallMason Neck, VAGeneral support$100
Sulgrave ManorRichmond, VAGeneral support$100

By state: Nebraska 33 · New Jersey 1 · Arizona 1 · New York 1 · Michigan 1 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska, administered in care of D R Stogsdill, tax-exempt since 1971. 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 Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $101K across 39 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation give?

Nebraska (33 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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