Private foundation · EIN 85-4241768 · Ft Mitchell, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Adam R Scripps 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: 281 grants paid, $35M total, median $50K. 3% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
281
$35M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in KY
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$820M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 281 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Society for Science & the PublicWashington, DCPurchase and renovation of building$2.0M
The Regents of the University of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CABirch Aquarium Hall of Fishes Remodel$2.0M
Scripps Research InstituteLa Jolla, CAResearch Programs$1.9M
Austin Habitat for Humanity IncAustin, TXCapital Campaign$1.0M
Foundation CommunitiesAustin, TXcapital projects in pipeline$1.0M
Scripps Health FoundationLa Jolla, CAEquipment purchase$778K
Sundari Foundation IncMiami, FLNational Women's Shelter Network$717K
College PossibleSt Paul, MNScholarships$701K
Sa Christian Hope Resource CenterSan Antonio, TXWestside Campus Capital Campaign$600K
Admiral Nimitz FoundationFredericksburg, TXEducation Studio, Space, and Portal$500K
Eaa Aviation Foundation IncOshkosh, WIGeneral Operations$500K
Fbg Friends of the FieldsFredericksburg, TXpark building$500K
Fbg Friends of the FieldsFredericksburg, TXPark Costs$500K
Hill Country Community Needs CouncilFredericksburg, TXBuilding Development Center$500K
Miami UniversityOxford, OHGeneral Operations$500K
Mobile Loaves & FishesAustin, TXCommunity 1st Village & general operations$500K
Scripps Health FoundationLa Jolla, CAMRI Project$500K
Scripps Howard FoundationCincinnati, OHBook Campaign$350K
Scripps Research InstituteLa Jolla, CAEquipment purchase$350K
Cincinnati Public RadioCincinnati, OHBuilding Connections Campaign$333K
Joyful Heart FoundationBrooklyn, NYIBA Policy and Awareness Project$317K
Wilderness Inquiry IncSt Paul, MNCapital Campaign$300K
Miracle Foundation IncAustin, TXFoster Share App$275K
Women Helping WomenCincinnati, OHSurvivor Safety Support for Survivors$257K
Angel Flight Inc South Central DivisionAddison, TXGeneral Operations$250K
Austin Lifecare IncAustin, TXGeneral Operations$250K
Boys & Girls Clubs in TexasAustin, TXGeneral Operations for the Texas AIM program$250K
Changinggears IncCincinnati, OHAdam's Automotive Program$250K
Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, OHearly emerging researchers$250K
Cmc Foundation of Central TexasAustin, TXGeneral Operations$250K
Foundation CommunitiesAustin, TXGeneral Operations$250K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas IncAustin, TXGeneral Purposes$250K
New Bedford Light IncNew Bedford, MAGeneral operations$250K
Nurse-Family PartnershipDenver, COGeneral Operations in Texas$250K
Sa Christian Hope Resource CenterSan Antonio, TXGeneral Operations$250K
Sa YouthSan Antonio, TXGeneral Operations$250K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLResearch$250K
Texas 4-H Youth Development FoundationCollege Station, TXGeneral operating support$250K
The Colorado Springs SchoolColorado Springs, COExcellence in Education Program$250K
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXCapital Improvements for Der Stadtische Friedhof$250K
The Digdeep Right to Water ProjectLos Angeles, CANavajo Water Project$250K
The Mercy Maternity House IncThe Woodlands, TXGeneral Operations$250K
Ucp of Central ArizonaPhoenix, AZGeneral Operations$250K
United Way of San Antonio & BexarSan Antonio, TXQualiy Early Childhood Progamming$250K
Wilderness Inquiry IncSt Paul, MNGeneral Operations$250K
Willow City Volunteer Fire and Rescue IncWillow City, TXGeneral Operations$250K
American Camping AssociationMartinsville, INGeneral Operations$200K
Austin Habitat for Humanity IncAustin, TXGeneral Operations$200K
Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, OHNurse Appreciation Pilot Program$200K
Cmc Foundation of Central TexasAustin, TXNurse Appreciation Pilot Program$200K
Communities in Schools of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGeneral Operations$200K
Fredericksburg Dog Park AssociationFredericksburg, TXGeneral Operations$200K
Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TXGeneral Operations$200K
Headwaters for HeroesHarper, TXGeneral Operations$200K
Promise IncMelbourne, FLGeneral Operations$200K
Safe AllianceAustin, TXGeneral Operations$200K
The University of Texas FoundationAustin, TXSubiendo Scholarship$200K
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire DepartmentFredericksburg, TXGeneral Operations$185K
Ashlie's EmbraceNorth Canton, OHGeneral Operations$150K
Center for Child ProtectionAustin, TXGeneral Operations$150K

By state: Texas 116 · California 29 · Ohio 31 · District of Columbia 6 · Minnesota 6 · Florida 5

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2020
2021
2022
2023

About this foundation

Adam R Scripps Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Mitchell, Kentucky, administered in care of Miramar Fiduciary Corporation, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Latest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Adam R Scripps 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 Adam R Scripps Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $35M across 281 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Adam R Scripps Foundation give?

Texas (116 grants), California (29 grants), Ohio (31 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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