Private foundation · EIN 47-6667880 · Dunedin, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eric Scott Bottin 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: 30 grants paid, $210K total, median $6,000. 33% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$210K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in FL
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Project DynamoTomball, TXCrisis response$32K
Easter SealsLittle Rock, ARDisability services$10K
Aerial RecoveryNashville, TNCare for community$6,000
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Ar ChapterSpringdale, ARSuicide prevention$6,000
Arkansas Children's HospitalLittle Rock, ARHealthcare for children$6,000
Arkansas Food Bankrice DepotLittle Rock, ARFood for the underprivileged$6,000
Arkansas HospiceNorth Little Rock, ARCare for community$6,000
Caring Hearts Pregnancy CenterNorth Little Rock, ARCare for community$6,000
Christian Care CenterLeesburg, FLCare for community$6,000
Community ConnectionConway, ARCare for community$6,000
Dunedin Cares IncDunedin, FLCare for community$6,000
Em Strong FoundationDaytona Beach, FLSpecial needs children$6,000
Firm Foundation Youth Homegigi's CottageScottsdale, AZCare for community$6,000
Friends of Sozo KidsThe Villages, FLCare for community$6,000
HepClearwater, FLCare for community$6,000
Immerse ArkansasLittle Rock, ARCare for children$6,000
Make-A-WishLittle Rock, ARGrant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions$6,000
Operation Warrior ResolutionSarasota, FLCare for community$6,000
Our HouseLittle Rock, ARHomeless support$6,000
Project ZerothriveLittle Rock, ARFoster family support$6,000
Ready for LifeLargo, FLCare for community$6,000
Ronald McDonald House ArkLittle Rock, ARCare for community$6,000
Salvation ArmyLittle Rock, ARSupport for those in need$6,000
The CallLittle Rock, ARCare for children$6,000
The House of Mercy & Encouragement FoundationDunedin, FLCare for community$6,000
Union Rescue MissionLittle Rock, ARSubstance abuse support$6,000
United Cerebral PalsyLittle Rock, ARDisability support$6,000
Wildwood Soup KitchenWildwood, FLCare for community$6,000
Wildwood Umc - Food PantyThe Villages, FLCare for community$6,000
Women & Children FIRSTLittle Rock, ARCare for women and children$6,000

By state: Arkansas 17 · Florida 10 · Texas 1 · Tennessee 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Eric Scott Bottin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dunedin, Florida, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Eric Scott Bottin 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 Eric Scott Bottin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $210K across 30 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Eric Scott Bottin Foundation give?

Arkansas (17 grants), Florida (10 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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