Private foundation · EIN 72-6027563 · Monroe, Louisiana

Scott Foundation Inc

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 2023 Form 990-PF: 256 grants paid, $856K total, median $500. 59% of grants stayed in Louisiana. Stated restrictions: Limited to organizations primarily in north louisiana

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
256
$856K
Median grant
$500
Stays in LA
59%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$18M

How to apply

No specific format is required. Contact: Mary Ellen Thompson, Po Box 4948, Monroe, LA, 3183874160 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Limited to organizations primarily in north louisiana

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2023

Top 60 of 256 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Thomas H & Scott Charitable FundMonroe, LACharitable$150K
United Way of Northeast LAMonroe, LACharitable$56K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNMedical$52K
Pilots for PatientsMonroe, LACharitable$51K
M D Anderson Cancer ResearchHouston, TXMedical$50K
Louisiana Baptist Children's HomeMonroe, LACharitable$25K
Rays of SonshineMonroe, LACharitable$20K
Louisiana State University - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAEducation$18K
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TNEducation$16K
The Bridge Alzheimer's & DementiaShreveport, LAMedical$15K
St Paul's United Methodist ChurchMonroe, LAReligious$11K
Grace Place MinistriesMonroe, LACharitable$10K
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LAEducation$10K
Monroe Symphony OrchestraMonroe, LACivic$10K
Ouachita Council on AgingMonroe, LACharitable$10K
Southern ArkansasMagnolia, AREducation$10K
St Francis Medical Center FoundationCape Girardeau, MOMedical$10K
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TNEducation$10K
The Highland CenterShreveport, LACharitable$10K
University of Louisiana - LafayetteLafayette, LAEducation$10K
University of Tennessee at KnoxvileeKnoxville, TNEducation$10K
Boy Scouts of AmericaBaton Rouge, LACivic$7,500
Princess Theatre FoundationWinnsboro, LACharitable$7,500
Christopher Youth HouseMonroe, LACharitable$6,000
Nova Workforce of Ne LouisianaMonroe, LACivic$5,500
Strauss Theatre CenterMonroe, LACivic$5,500
Aveda Arts & Sciences InstitutesLafayette, LAEducation$5,000
Bright Star Ranch IncMonroe, LACharitable$5,000
Broaden HorizonsWest Monroe, LAEducation$5,000
Center for Children & FamiliesMonroe, LACharitable$5,000
Chamberlain UniversityJefferson, LAEducation$5,000
Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans, LAEducation$5,000
FIRST United Methodist Church - WinnsboroWinnsboro, LAReligious$5,000
Friends of CrowvilleCrowville, LACharitable$5,000
Grace Episcopal ChurchMonroe, LAReligious$5,000
Houston Ground AngelsHouston, TXMedical$5,000
Louisiana State University - EuniceEunice, LAEducation$5,000
Lsu - ShreveportShreveport, LAEducation$5,000
Lyon CollegeBatesville, AREducation$5,000
Northwestern State University -Shreveport, LAEducation$5,000
River Parishes Community CollegeGonzales, LAEducation$5,000
Texas A&m UniversityCollege Station, TXEducation$5,000
The Arc Caddo-BossierShreveport, LACharitable$5,000
Ulm FoundationMonroe, LAEducation$5,000
University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALEducation$5,000
University of ArkansasTexarkana, AREducation$5,000
University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNEducation$5,000
Volunteers of America-ShreveportShreveport, LACharitable$5,000
WellspringMonroe, LACharitable$5,000
Young Life HoumaHouma, LACharitable$5,000
Young Life Ouachita ParishMonroe, LAReligious$5,000
Arco - a Community ResourceMonroe, LACharitable$4,500
Fellowship of Christian AthletesMonroe, LAReligious$3,750
North Monroe Baptist ChurchMonroe, LACharitable$3,750
St Vincent Depaul Community PharmacyMonroe, LACharitable$3,500
Learning Techquest SchoolMonroe, LAEducation$3,000
Alsac - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAMedical$2,500
Arkansas Food BankLittle Rock, ARCharitable$2,500
Boy Scouts Louisiana Purchase CouncilMonroe, LACharitable$2,500
Cancer Foundation LeagueMonroe, LAMedical$2,500

By state: Louisiana 151 · Tennessee 20 · Texas 40 · Arkansas 24 · Missouri 1 · Mississippi 11

About this foundation

Scott Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Monroe, Louisiana, tax-exempt since 1964. 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 Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Inc give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $856K across 256 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Scott Foundation Inc give?

Louisiana (151 grants), Tennessee (20 grants), Texas (40 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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