Private foundation · EIN 82-2225846 · Bloomfield Hills, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Sally Scapa 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: 5 grants paid, $88K total, median $10K. 20% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$88K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Conservation Society of CaOakland, CAGeneral operations$50K
National AssociationBloomfield Hills, MIGeneral operations$25K
International Children Assistance Network IncMilpitas, CAGeneral operations$10K
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYGeneral operations$2,500
The Peninsula Ball FoundationMenlo Park, CAGeneral operations$500

By state: California 3 · Michigan 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

James and Sally Scapa Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 James and Sally Scapa 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 James and Sally Scapa Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $88K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does James and Sally Scapa Family Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Michigan (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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