Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation
The Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation is a private foundation based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Established by area ranchers Homer and Mildred Scott in 1982 and activated in 1988, it makes charitable grants to eligible tax-exempt organizations. Its stated mission is to strengthen the lives of people who make their community a great place to live.
Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation at a glance
In short: Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation gave $736K across 63 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Wyoming. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $735,811
- -58.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 63
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,680
- -53.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $24,412,411
- -0.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (13 of 63, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact the foundation office to discuss the project before preparing a proposal; refer to the website for the proposal form and submission procedures. Applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and cannot be private foundations. The foundation does not grant to individuals, private for-profit businesses, or private non-operating foundations. It requires matching funds: 1:1 for organizations that are not tax-supported and 3:1 for tax-supported organizations. Endowment funds, capital campaigns, elementary and secondary school support, needs of individual churches and similar religious groups, and needs of normally tax-supported public facilities are not given funding priority.
- Review Cycle
- Generally six weeks before the quarterly trustee meeting; applicants should confirm the applicable due date with the foundation.
- Deadline
- Generally six weeks before the quarterly trustee meeting; applicants should confirm the applicable due date with the…
- Contact
Application contact: Jenny Craft
Mailing address: PO Box 6710, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307) 218-9492
Website: https://scottfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation
Who Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Hub on Smith Street ($68K). Together the top 10 received $451K.
Grant Size Distribution
336 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 297 grants of 336 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website gives preference to projects using grant funds within 30 miles of Sheridan, Wyoming, and in other communities where the Scott family has a presence. It also identifies Sheridan County as a funding priority. In filing year 2026, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming, 8% to Montana, and 2% to Colorado; the reported shares for California and Missouri were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 13 of 63 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 65% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $736K (2026) to $8.3M (2022). In 2026 it made 63 grants totaling $736K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hub on Smith Street Sheridan, WY | 2025 Meals Program | $68,200 |
| Center for A Vital Community Sheridan, WY | 2025 Sustained Support Grant | $54,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Sheridan, WY | 2025 Sheridan Housing Trust Grant | $53,000 |
| Antelope Butte Foundation Sheridan, WY | 2025 Board Grant 1st of 3 | $51,500 |
| Big Horn Baseball Club Sheridan, WY | 2025 Board Grant 1st of 2 | $50,500 |
| Sheridan Community Education Foundation Ranchester, WY | 2nd of 3 Next Level Parent Liaison Program | $50,000 |
| Children's Center Helena, MT | Operational Expense | $40,000 |
| Sheridan County School District #1 Sheridan, WY | 2025 Early Childhood Coordinator | $30,000 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Sheridan, WY | 2nd of 4 Growing for You-Behavioral Health Emergency Medicine | $27,000 |
| Compass Center for Families Sheridan, WY | Johnson County Parent Liaison Program | $26,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,412,411 | $1,996,243 | $2,143,879 | $735,811 | 63 | $1,950,920 | $1,356,197 | $1,483,614 |
| 2025 | $24,540,816 | $2,816,439 | $4,775,982 | $1,765,250 | 70 | $4,506,850 | $2,347,307 | $1,515,473 |
| 2024 | $25,635,565 | $2,453,280 | $1,910,210 | $997,600 | 64 | $6,313,191 | $497,224 | $1,450,926 |
| 2023 | $26,165,038 | $115,774 | $1,939,978 | $1,319,291 | 64 | $1,561,427 | $312,608 | $1,408,283 |
| 2022 | $28,032,742 | $11,071,204 | $8,992,545 | $8,277,728 | 75 | $1,396,984 | $3,546,643 | $1,582,668 |
| 2021 | $26,591,621 | $1,738,401 | $1,357,709 | $1,043,753 | 68 | — | $1,641,400 | $1,384,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen the lives of people who in turn make their community a great place to live. It says it supports organizations carrying out religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities, and gives particular consideration to educational and character-building opportunities for young people.
Its 2026 grants illustrate support for varied local work. Antelope Butte Foundation describes its mission as providing affordable, accessible skiing, mountain recreation, and related training and education, especially for youth and beginners. Big Horn Baseball Club says it raises funds to build and operate a baseball facility for youth in Big Horn and surrounding areas. Sheridan Community Education Foundation says it promotes education services beyond regular K–12 public school programming. Other 2026 recipients include family-support, childcare, performing-arts, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $735,811. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $68,200, with a median of $4,000.
Among the largest 2026 grants were $68,200 to The Hub on Smith Street for its 2025 Meals Program; $54,000 to Center for A Vital Community for a 2025 Sustained Support Grant; $53,000 to Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns for a Sheridan Housing Trust Grant; $51,500 to Antelope Butte Foundation for the first of three board grants; and $50,500 to Big Horn Baseball Club for the first of two board grants. Other substantial awards included $50,000 to Sheridan Community Education Foundation for the second of three Next Level Parent Liaison Program grants, and $40,000 to Children’s Center for operational expense.
The foundation’s website says trustees consider proposals at quarterly meetings, usually in April, July, October, and January. It encourages prospective applicants to discuss projects with the foundation before preparing a proposal; the executive director can explain procedures, provide a proposal form, and identify due dates. The website says proposals are generally due six weeks before a quarterly meeting. The foundation’s fiscal year runs March 1 through February 28, and it considers no more than two proposals from one organization during that fiscal year. Organizations whose proposals are declined may not resubmit for the same project for one calendar year after the decline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jenny Craft as executive director. Listed trustees are Michelle Sullivan, Arin Waddell, Jeremy Scott, James Scott Jr, Jennifer Scott, and DJ Dearcorn; Erin Kilbride is listed as board chair.
Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation is led by Jenny Craft, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jenny Craft
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $147K (2026)
Erin Kilbride
Board Chair
Trustee → Board Chair, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Arin Waddell
Trustee
Board Chair → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeremy Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michelle Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Scott Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jennifer Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
DJ Dearcorn
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Rich Destefano (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Rae Ann Morss (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sandy Suzor (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $147K, to Jenny Craft (Exec. Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation
How much does Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation give each year?
Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation gave $736K across 63 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.8M across 70 grants.
What is Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation's typical grant size?
Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $11,680, across 63 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation give grants?
Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, WY (34 grants), Laramie, WY (3 grants), Ranchester, WY (2 grants) and Buffalo, WY (2 grants).
Does Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2025 Discretionary Gift" (14 grants), "2025 Board Grant" (4 grants) and "2025 Sustained Support Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation's largest grantees?
Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The Hub on Smith Street ($68,200), Center for A Vital Community ($54,000) and Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns ($53,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation?
Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation reported $24.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen the lives of people who in turn make their community a great place to live. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation?
Contact the foundation office to discuss the project before preparing a proposal; refer to the website for the proposal form and submission procedures. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation's EIN?
Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2250381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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