Private foundation · EIN 26-3374979 · Casper, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Joseph J 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $362K total, median $10K. 92% of grants stayed in Wyoming. Stated restrictions: No restrictions other than entity making request for grant must be a 501(c)(3) organization and funds used in accordance with exempt purposes.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$362K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WY
92%
of grants
Deadline
See below
No submission deadlines
Assets
$4.4M

How to apply

No formal form is required. Application for grant should state purpose, amount requested and verification of 501(c) (3) status Deadlines: No submission deadlines Restrictions: No restrictions other than entity making request for grant must be a 501(c)(3) organization and funds used in accordance with exempt purposes.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic SCasper, WYEducational grant$110K
The Vine FoundationCasper, WYAmazing paraish scholarships$100K
YMCA of Natrona CountyCasper, WYPhase two building project$50K
12-24 Club IncCasper, WYOperating expenses$50K
Sheridan County School DistrictRanchester, WYPreschool program$15K
Two Fly Foundation IncCasper, WYSponsorship$10K
Climb WyomingCheyenne, WYGeneral support-unrestricted$10K
Fellowship of Christain AthletesKansas City, MOFca fundraiser$5,000
Kaycee Senior HousingKaycee, WYGeneral & unstricted$3,500
Laramie American Legion BaseballLarame, WYGeneral support$3,500
Casper Artists' CollectiveCasper, WYGeneral & unrestricted$2,500
Casper College FoundationCasper, WYForeign students support$2,500

By state: Wyoming 11 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

The Joseph J Scott Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Casper, Wyoming, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 The Joseph J Scott 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 The Joseph J Scott Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $362K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Joseph J Scott Foundation give?

Wyoming (11 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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