Private foundation · EIN 27-1482286 · Lake City, Florida · Education

Lester and Anne Scaff 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $355K total, median $15K. 86% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$355K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in FL
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Burnham Christian Church IncJennings, FLReligious ministries$43K
Georgia Christian SchoolValdosta, GAEducation$35K
Catholic Charities Bureau IncLake City, FLReligious ministries$30K
Ephiphany Catholic SchoolLake City, FLEducation$27K
Ephiphany Catholic ChurchLake City, FLEducation$25K
The Foundation Fl Gateway CollegeLake City, FLEducation$25K
Pregnancy Crisis Center of Lake CitLake City, FLProtection of rights for unborn$20K
Christian Svs Ctr of Columbia CoLake City, FLCommunity social services$15K
Columbia County Senior ServicesLake City, FLSenior services$15K
FIRST Coast Women's ServicesMacclenny, FLPregnancy support$15K
Pregnancy Support Center of ValdostValdosta, GAProtection of rights for unborn$15K
Christ Central AlachuaAlachua, FLReligious ministries$13K
Happy House IncLake City, FLEducation$13K
Another Way IncLake City, FLAssist victims of domestic violence$10K
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches IncBoys Ranch, FLYouth support$10K
Fort White Community Thrift ShopFort White, FLCommunity support$10K
North Florida Center of ExcellenceLake City, FLEducational$10K
Partnership for Strong FamiliesLake City, FLLocal family support$10K
Mission in Action for God IncBell, FLReligious ministries$5,000
Partners of Hope InternationalAmarillo, TXSupport for needy$5,000
United Way of Suwannee ValleyLake City, FLCommunity impact initiative$5,000

By state: Florida 18 · Georgia 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Lester and Anne Scaff Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake City, Florida, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Lester and Anne Scaff Foundation Inc 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 Lester and Anne Scaff Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $355K across 21 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Lester and Anne Scaff Foundation Inc give?

Florida (18 grants), Georgia (2 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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