Adam R Scripps Foundation
The Adam R Scripps Foundation is a private foundation based in Ft Mitchell, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting areas including science, education, housing, health, and community services.
Adam R Scripps Foundation at a glance
In short: Adam R Scripps Foundation gave $35.5M across 281 grants in 2024 (avg $126K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,482,978
- +31.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 281
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $126,274
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $754,604,817
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Adam R Scripps Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 Grandview Drive 400, Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
Phone: (859) 581-5758
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Adam R Scripps Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scripps Research Institute ($2.2M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $13.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
515 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 515 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas received 42% of grant dollars, California 19%, Ohio 9%, Washington, DC 6%, and Minnesota 4%. The foundation also reported grants to organizations in other states, including Florida and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 281 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Adam R Scripps Foundation gives
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27.0M (2023) to $35.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 281 grants totaling $35.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society for Science & the Public Washington, DC | Purchase and renovation of building | $2,000,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | Birch Aquarium Hall of Fishes Remodel | $2,000,000 |
| Scripps Research Institute La Jolla, CA | Research Programs | $1,865,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity Inc Austin, TX | Capital Campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation Communities Austin, TX | capital projects in pipeline | $1,000,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA | Equipment purchase | $778,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc Miami, FL | National Women's Shelter Network | $717,000 |
| College Possible Saint Paul, MN | Scholarships | $701,200 |
| SA Christian Hope Resource Center San Antonio, TX | Westside Campus Capital Campaign | $600,000 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation Fredericksburg, TX | Education Studio, Space, and Portal | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $754,604,817 | $63,917,151 | $43,288,477 | $35,482,978 | 281 | $38,657,789 | $54,932,331 | $41,485,588 |
| 2023 | $733,976,143 | $767,188,798 | $33,213,572 | $27,009,336 | 234 | $28,278,675 | $24,217,012 | $37,784,409 |
| 2022 | $917 | $9 | — | — | — | — | $9 | $45 |
| 2021 | $908 | — | $92 | — | — | $92 | — | $48 |
| 2020 | $1,000 | $1,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $3 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adam R Scripps Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for scientific research and STEM education, housing and community services, scholarships, healthcare equipment, and cultural and educational projects.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Society for Science says it works to expand scientific literacy, effective STEM education, and scientific research. The Scripps Research Institute describes its work as high-impact basic biomedical research, translating discoveries into useful products, and graduate and postgraduate scientific education. Austin Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope; Foundation Communities describes its work as creating affordable housing with supportive social services. College Possible says it supports college admission and success for students from low-income backgrounds through coaching and support. SA Christian Hope Resource Center describes its work as case management and wrap-around social services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 281 grants totaling $35,482,978. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,000,000 to Society for Science & the Public for purchase and renovation of a building and $2,000,000 to the Regents of the University of California San Diego for the Birch Aquarium Hall of Fishes remodel. Other large grants included $1,865,000 to Scripps Research Institute for research programs; $1,000,000 each to Austin Habitat for Humanity for a capital campaign and Foundation Communities for capital projects in its pipeline; and $778,000 to Scripps Health Foundation for equipment purchase.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Miramar Fiduciary Corporation as trustee.
Adam R Scripps Foundation's only listed officer is Miramar Fiduciary Corporation, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miramar Fiduciary Corporation
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3.7M (2023) → $4.6M (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4.6M, to Miramar Fiduciary Corporation (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Adam R Scripps Foundation
How much does Adam R Scripps Foundation give each year?
Adam R Scripps Foundation gave $35.5M across 281 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27.0M across 234 grants.
What is Adam R Scripps Foundation's typical grant size?
Adam R Scripps Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $126,274, across 281 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Adam R Scripps Foundation give grants?
Adam R Scripps Foundation's top state is Texas, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fredericksburg, TX (37 grants), Austin, TX (25 grants), Cincinnati, OH (24 grants) and San Antonio, TX (16 grants).
Does Adam R Scripps Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of Adam R Scripps Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (165 of 281) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (8 grants), "Site Visit" (6 grants) and "Hurricane Helene/Milton Relief" (5 grants).
Who are Adam R Scripps Foundation's largest grantees?
Adam R Scripps Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Scripps Research Institute ($2,218,333 across 3 grants), Society for Science & the Public ($2,100,000 across 2 grants) and The Regents of the University of California San Diego ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Adam R Scripps Foundation?
Adam R Scripps Foundation reported $754.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Adam R Scripps Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for scientific research and STEM education, housing and community services, scholarships, healthcare equipment, and cultural and educational projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adam R Scripps Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Adam R Scripps Foundation's EIN?
Adam R Scripps Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4241768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Adam R Scripps Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Adam R Scripps Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/adam-r-scripps-foundation-morg_002340953aac4906bf306f2f26242c21
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