How to apply
N/A Contact: Shannon E Hunt-Scott and James Kevi, 540 Cowper Street Suite 100, Palo Alto, Ca, 6506186388 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillbrook SchoolLos Gatos, CA | To support the organization's mission to provide primary school education. | $864K |
| Human Rights WatchSan Francisco, CA | To support the organization's mission to raise awareness of human rights violations, and promote justice. | $161K |
| Ace Charter SchoolsSan Jose, CA | To support the organization's mission to educate struggling students and provide them with the skills and will to succeed in college and be… | $150K |
| Media Matters for AmericaSan Francisco, CA | To support the organization's mission to monitor and correct journalistic misinformation. | $100K |
| Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSan Jose, CA | To support the organization's mission to provide information and the means to make informed decisions in regards to planning a family. | $50K |
| Share Our StrengthWashington, DC | To support the organization's mission to end hunger and poverty in the u.s. and abroad. | $50K |
| The American Independent FoundationWashington, DC | To support the organization's mission to report on progressive political news and issues. | $50K |
| The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CA | To support the organization's mission to inspire everyone to become in an innovator. | $50K |
| Peninsula BridgePalo Alto, CA | To support the organization's mission to support and provide education to prepare underprivileged students for higher education. | $35K |
| Science Is ElementaryLos Altos, CA | To support the organization's mission to improve and increase access to science education for all through teaching students, training teach… | $35K |
| Whitman Walker FoundationLos Gatos, CA | To support the organization's mission to ensure everyone can live healthy lives and love openly, providing inclusive, respectful healthcare… | $35K |
| Voto LatinoWashington, DC | To support the organization's mission to provide programs that engage, educate, and empower latinos, and build a stronger and more inclusiv… | $25K |
| The 19thAustin, TX | To support the organization's mission to provide information and resources to women and lgbtq+ people to ensure they can participate fully… | $25K |
| Creative Visions FoundationMalibu, CA | To support the organization's mission to promote creative artists who use media, storytelling, art, and technology to drive positive change… | $25K |
| Groundswell NetworkBrooklyn, NY | To support the organization's mission to identify, strengthen and scale the nation's best alternative schools and programs for underserved… | $25K |
| Campaign for Southern EqualityAsheville, NC | To support the organization's mission to build a south where lgbtq+ people have full legal and lived equality in every part of life, ensuri… | $10K |
| Brave New FilmsAliso Viejo, CA | To support the organization's mission to champion social justice issues by using model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involv… | $10K |
| Food for SoulSan Francisco, CA | To support the organization's mission to build a world where no food goes to waste and no person goes hungry. | $10K |
| Silicon Valley Education FoundationSan Jose, CA | To support the organization's mission to work with partners to champion solutions that inspire underserved students to succeed in college a… | $5,000 |
| Maui Preparatory AcademyLahaina, HI | To support the organization's mission to support students through relationships, empowerment, and relevance, fostering a college-preparator… | $5,000 |
| We HopeEast Palo Alto, CA | To support the organization's mission to help people become healthy, employed, and housed by providing innovative solutions to those experi… | $2,500 |
By state: California 14 · District of Columbia 3 · Texas 1 · New York 1 · North Carolina 1 · Hawaii 1
About this foundation
Scott Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, administered in care of Shannon E Hunt-Scott, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does 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 Scott Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.7M across 21 grants, a median of $35K.
Where does Scott Foundation give?
California (14 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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