Private foundation · EIN 27-4313916 · Dodge, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sherman and Joyce 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: 5 grants paid, $633K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$633K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundBoston, MAScott Family Fund$600K
Catholic Charities of Acadiana IncLafayette, LAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
The Harwood Museum Alliance IncTaos, NMCharles Ross Exhibition$10K
Innocence Project New OrleansNew Orleans, LAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Central Lincoln County Young Mens Christian AssociDamariscotta, MECharitable Event$2,500

By state: Massachusetts 1 · Louisiana 2 · New Mexico 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dodge, Texas, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Sherman and Joyce 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 Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $633K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), Louisiana (2 grants), New Mexico (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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