Private foundation · EIN 41-1795397 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Scrooby 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: 18 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $23K. 61% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$1.1M
Median grant
$23K
Stays in MN
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vail Valley FoundationAvon, COFoundation campaign$500K
The Art PartnershipSt Paul, MNAnnual fund$200K
The Nature ConservancyMinneapolis, MNProtection effort project$100K
American Red CrossSt Paul, MNDisaster relief$50K
Grayvil Animal CenterKey Largo, FLNew building project$25K
Ocean Reef Cuture CenterKey Largo, FLGeneral operating$25K
Ocean Reef Medical CenterKey Largo, FLGeneral operating$25K
TptSt Paul, MNHistory program$25K
National Society of Colonial DamesWashington, DCDumbarton house fund$25K
Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MNOperating$20K
Eagle Valley Land TrustEdwards, COGeneral operating$20K
Ordway Center - Performaning ArtSt Paul, MNHonor of diane nixa$20K
Mn Land TrustDuluth, MNEncampment forest fund$20K
Betty Ford Alpine GardenVail, COOperating$15K
Second Harvest HeartlandSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$15K
Mn Department of VeteransMinneapolis, MNActivities fund$15K
State Fair FoundationSt Paul, MNGrounds & building maintenance$10K
Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterRoseville, MNGeneral operating$10K

By state: Colorado 3 · Minnesota 11 · Florida 3 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The Scrooby Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 The Scrooby 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 The Scrooby Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 18 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does The Scrooby Foundation give?

Colorado (3 grants), Minnesota (11 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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