Private foundation · EIN 32-0094100 · Billings, Montana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dan and Jeanne 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 84 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $1,500. 38% of grants stayed in Montana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
84
$1.3M
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in MT
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 84 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Vincent FoundationBillings, MTBoard Grant - Hospital Replacement$260K
Town of DaytonDayton, WYArt Badgett Pool$180K
Tongue River Community CenterDayton, WYDan Scott Legacy Grant$166K
Tongue River Valley Scholarship FundRanchester, WYChallenge Match$101K
Yellowstone Valley Animal ShelterBillings, MTCapital Campaign$100K
Tongue River Fire Protection DistrictRanchester, WYEngine Pumper Apparatus$60K
Yellowstone Boys and Girls RanchBillings, MTUhlein Locker Room Remodel$60K
Sheridan Memorial Hospital FoundationSheridan, WYBehavioral Health Emergency Medicine$50K
ThriveBozeman, MTOperational Pledge$42K
Tongue River Child's PlaceRanchester, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$29K
Family Service IncBillings, MTBoard Grant$28K
Antelope Butte FoundationSheridan, WYBoard Grant$27K
Frost Fund IncYorba Linda, CABoard Grant$26K
Billings Public Education FoundationBillings, MTBoard Grant$25K
Billings Family YMCABillings, MTBoard Grant$22K
Sheridan County School District #1Ranchester, WYSr. High Robotics$15K
Special Olympics MontanaGreat Falls, MTDan Scott Legacy Grant$11K
Center for a Vital CommunitySheridan, WYDan Scott Legacy Grant$10K
The Food GroupSheridan, WYTR Food Program$10K
Art House TheatreBillings, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$6,000
Gillette FFAGillette, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$6,000
Montana State University FoundationBozeman, MTMSU Scholarship$5,513
ChapsSheridan, WYBoard Grant$5,500
Montana State University AlumniBozeman, MTMSU Scholarship$5,263
Apostles Evangelical Lutheran ChurchBillings, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$5,000
CldiBillings, MTHannah House$5,000
Perkins FoundationSheridan, WYTR Flouride Program$5,000
Sheridan County YMCASheridan, WYGive your Heart to a Child$3,500
Huntley Project SchoolsWorden, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$3,000
Sheridan Area Search & RescueSheridan, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$3,000
Wyoming Natural Resources FoundationCheyenne, WYWorking Lands Workshop$3,000
Senior Citizens CouncilSheridan, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$2,500
Safe PassageYarmouth, MEOperational Expense - Matching gift$2,250
WaymakersIrvine, CAOperational Expense - Matching gift$2,250
Alzheimer AssociationBillings, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$2,000
Sheridan on SkatesSheridan, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$2,000
Yellowstone River Parks AssociationBillings, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$2,000
Second Chance Sheridan Cat RescueSheridan, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,750
Big Horn DevelopmentSheridan, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,500
Dog & Cat ShelterSheridan, WYNYE Gala Spay/Neuter Program$1,500
Holy Name Catholic SchoolSheridan, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,500
Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MTRandy Scott Memorial Fund$1,500
Santiago Community CollegeOrange, CAOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,500
Sheridan Community Land TrustSheridan, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,500
Ranchester Cupboard and ClosetRanchester, WYOperations$1,200
Ark Regional ServicesLaramie, WYWyoming Buddy Walk$1,000
Big Brothers Big SistersSheridan, WYTRV Programming$1,000
Bobcat ClubBozman, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
Compass Center for FamiliesSheridan, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
Dayton School Benefit ClubDayton, WYOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
Landon's Legacy FoundationBillings, MTBoard Grant$1,000
Lifeguard Group IncMissoula, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
Lovebugs RescueCorona del Mar, CAOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
Pack the Place in PinkBillings, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
Poochz B&bBillings, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities IncBillings, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
Sheridan County Publiclibrary FoundationSheridan, WYCreation Room Creation Stations Grant$1,000
The Ramsey Keller MemorialBillings, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
Time of Grace MinistryMilwaulkee, WIOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000
YWCABillings, MTOperational Expense - Matching gift$1,000

By state: Wyoming 36 · Montana 32 · California 12 · Maine 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Dan and Jeanne Scott Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Billings, Montana, administered in care of Tim Leuthold, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Dan and Jeanne Scott Family Foundation 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 Dan and Jeanne Scott Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 84 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Dan and Jeanne Scott Family Foundation give?

Wyoming (36 grants), Montana (32 grants), California (12 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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