Private foundation · EIN 82-4993653 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust

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: 38 grants paid, $340K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$340K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Virtua Health FoundationMarlton, NJGeneral operating$15K
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityTeaneck, NJGeneral operating$15K
Caldwell UniversityCaldwell, NJGeneral operating$15K
Sussex County Community CollegeNewton, NJGeneral operating$15K
Thomas Edison State UniversityTrenton, NJGeneral operating$15K
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative IncHackensack, NJGeneral operating$10K
St Vincent AcademyNewark, NJGeneral operating$10K
Saint Elizabeth UniversityMorristown, NJGeneral operating$10K
Christian Health Care CenterWyckoff, NJGeneral operating$10K
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJGeneral operating$10K
Felician UniversityRutherford, NJGeneral operating$10K
Stockton University FoundationGalloway, NJGeneral operating$10K
Community Services Inc of Ocean CountyManahawkin, NJGeneral operating$10K
Liberty Science Center IncJersey City, NJGeneral operating$10K
Samaritan Inn IncNewton, NJGeneral operating$10K
Atlantic Cape Community CollegeMays Landing, NJGeneral operating$10K
Rowan University FoundationGlassboro, NJGeneral operating$10K
The Discovery Orchestra IncSummit, NJGeneral operating$10K
Arm in Arm IncHamilton, NJGeneral operating$10K
Foundation for Morristown Medical CenterMorristown, NJGeneral operating$10K
Bbbs Essex Hudson UnionNewark, NJGeneral operating$10K
Montclair State University Foundation inMontclair, NJGeneral operating$10K
Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJGeneral operating$10K
Kennedy Health Care Foundation IncCherry Hill, NJGeneral operating$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County IncTrenton, NJGeneral operating$7,500
Center for Hope and Safety IncRochelle Park, NJGeneral operating$7,500
Georgian Court UniversityLakewood, NJGeneral operating$5,000
Childrens Aid and Family Services IncParamus, NJGeneral operating$5,000
Archdiocese of Newark Mercy HouseNewark, NJGeneral operating$5,000
North New Jers Commun Action Program IncPhillipsburg, NJGeneral operating$5,000
Alternatives IncRaritan, NJGeneral operating$5,000
Food Bank of South JerseyPennsauken, NJGeneral operating$5,000
Cumac Echo IncPaterson, NJGeneral operating$5,000
New Jersey Seeds IncNewark, NJGeneral operating$5,000
The Oasis Haven for Women & Children IncPaterson, NJGeneral operating$5,000
Roots & WingsDenville, NJGeneral operating$5,000
Sierra HouseEast Orange, NJGeneral operating$5,000
St Joseph Social Service CenterElizabeth, NJGeneral operating$5,000

About this foundation

The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Paul Zucchino, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust 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 The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $340K across 38 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust give?

New Jersey (38 grants), per its latest filing.

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