Private foundation · EIN 36-7287571 · Hobe Sound, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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: 54 grants paid, $840K total, median $5,000. 20% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
54
$840K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCWildlife Conservation$200K
Mayo ClinicFairmont, MNHealth$100K
Numbers USAArlington, VAPublic Charity Support$100K
American Enterprise InstituteWashingtom, DCScience, Education and the Environment$50K
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILMedical$50K
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILNature Conservation$35K
Friends of the EvergladesStuart, FLEnvironmental Protection$30K
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAPublic Charity Support$25K
Reaumond FoundationChicago, ILMedical Research$25K
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILMedical Research$20K
Shirley Ryan Ability LabChicago, ILMedical Research$20K
Bob Woodruff FoundationLong Island City, NYSupport veterans, service members and their families$10K
Covenant House ChicagoChicago, ILChildrens Aid$10K
Elawa Farm FoundationLake Forest, ILPublic Charity Support$10K
Minnesota Recovery ConnectionMinneapolis, MNTreatment of Alcoholism$10K
Shipley SchoolBryn Mawr, PAEducation$10K
1000 Friends of FloridaTallahassee, FLCivic and Community Support$8,000
Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, ILMedical Research$7,500
National Parks TrustRockville, MDNature Conservation$7,500
Migizi CommunicationsMinneapolis, MNPublic Charity Support$7,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VACivic and Community Support$7,000
Lake Forest Country Day SchoolLake Forest, ILEducation$5,925
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLCivic and Community Support$5,000
Brain Chemistry LabsJackson, WYMedical Research$5,000
Go Build LovePort St Lucie, FLBuild Stronger Communities$5,000
Helen & Arthur E Johnson Depression CenterAurora, COMental Health$5,000
John Marshall Law SchoolChicago, ILEducation$5,000
Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc)New York, NYWildlife Conservation$5,000
Shedd AquariumChicago, ILAquarium$5,000
Tanzanian Childrens FundCambridge, MAPublic Charity Support$5,000
The Conservation FundArlington, VAWildlife Conservation$5,000
Loggerhead Marine Life CenterJuno Beach, FLConservation$3,500
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COHuminitarian Aid$3,000
Invest in KidsDenver, COPublic Charity Support$3,000
Allendale AssociationLake Villa, ILMental Health Services$2,500
Big Heart RanchMalibu, CAYouth Services$2,500
Gregory Paul Friedman FoundationLake Forest, ILDrug Awareness$2,500
Healing Hearts Animal RescueCentreville, VAAnimal rescue$2,500
High Line Canal ConversancyDenver, COConservation$2,500
Hobe Sound Community ChestHobe Sound, FLCivic and Community Support$2,500
Lake Forest Open LandsLake Forest, ILNature Conservation$2,500
North Chicago Community PartnersLake Bluff, ILCivic and Community Support$2,500
St Mary's AcademyLake Forest, ILEducation$2,500
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILMedical Research$2,000
American RiversWashington, DCNature Conservation$2,000
Atlantic Salmon FederationCalais, MENatural Resources Support$2,000
The Guardians of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLPublic Charity Support$2,000
Votewater FloridaStuart, FLProtect Waterways$2,000
Trickster Cultural CenterSchaumburg, ILPublic Charity Support$1,575
Computer Innovations for Todays Youth IncPort St Lucie, FLEducation$1,000
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NYBird Research$1,000
Government Accountability InstituteTallahassee, FLPublIc Charity Support$1,000
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CAWildlife COnservation$500
Jupiter Island Historical SocietyHobe Sound, FLCivic and Community Support$150

By state: District of Columbia 3 · Illinois 18 · Virginia 5 · Minnesota 3 · Florida 11 · New York 3

About this foundation

Scott Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hobe Sound, Florida, administered in care of Jones Lang, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 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 Scott Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $840K across 54 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Scott Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (3 grants), Illinois (18 grants), Virginia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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