Private foundation · EIN 26-3403693 · Pennington, New Jersey · Human services

Joyce and V D Scott Foundation Inc

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: 48 grants paid, $237K total, median $3,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
48
$237K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lexington Christian Academy IncLexington, KYUnrestricted general$20K
Careways Collaborative IncLexington, MAUnrestricted general$15K
Wku Western Kentucky University FdnBowling Green, KYUnrestricted general$13K
Presbyterian Church of HendersonHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$10K
Concord Middle SchoolConcord, MAUnrestricted general$10K
Alcott School PtgConcord, MAUnrestricted general$10K
Barret Center IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$10K
Norfolk AcademyNorfolk, VAUnrestricted general$10K
Onton United Methodist ChurchSebree, KYUnrestricted general$10K
Holy Name of Jesus - St Vincent DepaulHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$10K
St Agnes Catholic SchoolLouisville, KYUnrestricted general$8,000
Larchmont United Methodist Church FdnNorfolk, VAUnrestricted general$8,000
Bend Gate Elementary SchoolHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$7,500
Friends of Audubon IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$7,500
Henderson Goodfellows IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$7,500
Grace Baptist ChurchNashville, TNUnrestricted general$7,000
Henderson Christian Community Outreach IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$7,000
Belleview Methodist ChurchSmith Mills, KYUnrestricted general$6,000
Kerringtons HeartBryantsville, KYUnrestricted general$5,000
Immanuel Baptist ChurchLexington, KYUnrestricted general$5,000
Blue Grass Christian CampLexington, KYUnrestricted general$5,000
Audubon Kids Zone IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$5,000
Hope HealsAtlanta, GAUnrestricted general$4,000
Henderson Area Arts Alliance IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$3,500
The Salvation ArmyBrookhaven, GAUnrestricted general$2,500
Christian Student Fellowship Univ of KentuckyLexington, KYUnrestricted general$2,500
Matthew 25 AIDS Services IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$2,500
Infinite HopeHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$2,500
Sunrise Childrens' ServicesMount Washington, KYUnrestricted general$2,000
Sacred Heart SchoolsLouisville, KYUnrestricted general$2,000
New Hope Animal RescueHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$1,550
UniteusAuburn, ALUnrestricted general$1,500
Operation Smile IncVirginia Beach, VAUnrestricted general$1,200
Saint Martha Catholic ChurchLouisville, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Pleasant Valley Christian ChurchHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic ChurchHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
FIRST Presbyterian Church LondonLondon, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Chamber Education Fdn IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Riverview School IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Friends of Henderson Cnty Public LibraryHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Oasis - Owensboro Area ShelterOwensboro, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Ohio Valley Art League IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Father Bradley Shelter Women & ChildrenHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Volunteer & Information Center IncHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Landons HopeSebree, KYUnrestricted general$1,000
Henderson County Public LibraryHenderson, KYUnrestricted general$750

By state: Kentucky 38 · Massachusetts 3 · Virginia 3 · Tennessee 1 · Georgia 2 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Joyce and V D Scott Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Bank of America Na, 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 Joyce and V D Scott Foundation Inc 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 Joyce and V D Scott Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $237K across 48 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Joyce and V D Scott Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (38 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), Virginia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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