Amy L Scott Family Foundation
The Amy L Scott Family Foundation is a public charity based in Omaha, Nebraska, that distributes funds for charitable purposes in civic, cultural, health, education, and social services. It was formed in 1995 and provides grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities furthering the mission of the Omaha Community Foundation.
Amy L Scott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Amy L Scott Family Foundation gave $699K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Nebraska. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $698,700
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,878
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $52,865,919
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amy L Scott Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 10340 North 84Th Street, Omaha, NE 68122-2216
Phone: (402) 502-1122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amy L Scott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Omaha Community Foundation ($120K). Together the top 10 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 117 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 7% to recipients in Michigan. The foundation’s filing describes the Omaha Community Foundation’s charitable work as focused primarily on Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Amy L Scott Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $486K (2021) to $1.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $699K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Community Foundation Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign, Program and General Operating Support | $119,500 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation Omaha, NE | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Northstar Foundation Omaha, NE | Program Support | $70,000 |
| Xander Community Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $45,700 |
| Completely Kids Omaha, NE | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Fontenelle Forest Bellevue, NE | Capital Campaign | $30,000 |
| Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy Gretna, NE | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Kids Can Community Center Omaha, NE | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Dibs for Kids Omaha, NE | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Children's Home Society Omaha, NE | Program Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,865,919 | $2,844,472 | $1,089,024 | $698,700 | 27 | $2,094,472 |
| 2024 | $49,364,637 | $1,196,199 | $1,019,008 | $699,750 | 20 | $1,196,199 |
| 2023 | $49,380,567 | $6,011,152 | $1,524,517 | $1,253,700 | 24 | $984,381 |
| 2022 | $47,894,227 | $905,004 | $1,260,916 | $974,500 | 24 | $854,514 |
| 2021 | $51,586,926 | $1,839,809 | $784,803 | $485,500 | 22 | $1,812,509 |
| 2020 | $47,502,990 | $5,464,613 | $1,136,209 | $833,214 | 26 | $1,376,173 |
| 2019 | $42,749,081 | $5,577,633 | $977,986 | $725,738 | 17 | $1,603,508 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to distribute funds for charitable purposes in civic, cultural, health, education, and social services. It provides grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities that further the Omaha Community Foundation’s mission of enhancing quality of life in Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
Its 2025 grants included program support, capital campaign support, general operating support, scholarships, and an event grant. Grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation says it supports excellence in health care and health care education; Northstar Foundation describes programming intended to change young men’s lives through education, self-discipline, and community service; and Completely Kids says it works with children and families through out-of-school-time and family-strengthening programs. Fontenelle Forest describes its mission as helping people experience nature and inspiring care for the natural world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $698,700. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $119,500, with a median grant of $15,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $119,500 to Omaha Community Foundation for a capital campaign, program, and general operating support; $75,000 to Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation for program support; $70,000 to Northstar Foundation for program support; and $45,700 to Xander Community for program support. Other notable awards were $30,000 each to Completely Kids, Fontenelle Forest, Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy, and Kids Can Community Center. The foundation also awarded $25,000 each to DIBS for Kids, Nebraska Children’s Home Society, and Omaha Public Schools Foundation, and $25,000 to Omaha Zoo Foundation for an event.
Before a grant is given, grantees above a certain amount sign a written contract requiring an annual report detailing how the grant was used. The foundation follows up if a report is not received; future grants may be jeopardized if a grantee is delinquent, and the board monitors this process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Scott as director and chairman; Cyndy Peacock as treasurer; David Karimi, Jeanie Jones, and Traci Harrison as directors; Calvin Sisson as president and CEO; Rich Eakin as vice president; Christi Annin as CFO; and Anne Folkers as secretary.
Amy L Scott Family Foundation is led by Calvin Sisson, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Calvin Sisson
President & CEO
Secretary → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$11K (2025)
Amy Scott
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanie C. Jones
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Traci Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Karimi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christi Annin
CFO
Director of Finance → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2025)
Anne Folkers
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Rich Eakin
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2025)
Cyndy Peacock
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Richard Eakin (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Francie M. Prier (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Graham Willer (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Carolyn L. May (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Calvin Sisson (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Amy L Scott Family Foundation
How much does Amy L Scott Family Foundation give each year?
Amy L Scott Family Foundation gave $699K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $700K across 20 grants.
What is Amy L Scott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Amy L Scott Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,878, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amy L Scott Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Amy L Scott Family Foundation give grants?
Amy L Scott Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (22 grants).
Does Amy L Scott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of Amy L Scott Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (16 grants).
Who are Amy L Scott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Amy L Scott Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Omaha Community Foundation ($119,500), Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation ($75,000) and Northstar Foundation ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Amy L Scott Family Foundation?
Amy L Scott Family Foundation reported $52.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Amy L Scott Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to distribute funds for charitable purposes in civic, cultural, health, education, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amy L Scott Family Foundation?
Amy L Scott Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Amy L Scott Family Foundation's EIN?
Amy L Scott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4071890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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