Private foundation · EIN 33-0622262 · San Clemente, California

Susan 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: 14 grants paid, $340K total, median $10K. 57% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$340K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Uci Foundation Alzheimer'sIrving, CAGeneral fund donation$100K
The Lundquist InstituteTorrance, CAGeneral fund donation$100K
STEM for Life FoundationNew York, NYGeneral fund donation$25K
Choc Children's Fndtn Mental HealthOrange, CAGeneral fund donation$25K
Orange County Ronald McDonald HouseOrange, CAGeneral fund donation$15K
Monarch SchoolSan Diego, CAGeneral fund donation$10K
Freedom AllianceDulles, VAGeneral fund donation$10K
The Chp 11-99 FoundationFullerton, CAGeneral fund donation$10K
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral fund donation$10K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral fund donation$10K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral fund donation$10K
Promises2kidsSan Diego, CAGeneral fund donation$5,000
More Good Days FoundationSan Clemente, CAGeneral fund donation$5,000
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAGeneral fund donation$5,000

By state: California 8 · New York 2 · Virginia 2 · Florida 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Susan Scott Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Clemente, California, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Susan 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 Susan Scott Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $340K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Susan Scott Foundation give?

California (8 grants), New York (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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