Jennie K Scaife Charitable Foundation
The Jennie K. Scaife Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2020 through the estate of Jennie K. Scaife, who passed away on November 29, 2018. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, the foundation is a descendant of the Mellon banking family of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The foundation was created to continue Jennie's lifetime commitment to supporting women and children in desperate or dangerous situations, as well as animal welfare initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$136.2M
+13.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
-12.7% YoY
Grant Count
34
-2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$152K
-10.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support and develop programs that strengthen families, address issues surrounding the health and welfare of women and children, promote animal welfare, and demonstrate the beneficial interaction between humans and animals. The foundation also considers grants directed toward early intervention and prevention efforts in the area of drug and alcohol addiction.
The foundation's three primary focus areas are:
- Early Intervention and Addiction Prevention
- Issues Concerning Women's & Children's Health, Safety, and Welfare
- The Beneficial Interaction between Humans and Animals and Animal Welfare
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts grant proposals twice yearly with decisions made at Spring and Fall board meetings. The typical decision timeline is approximately three months.
Grant Range
s and Ranges
Average Grant
amount:** $218,900
How to Apply
The foundation accepts grant proposals twice yearly with decisions made at Spring and Fall board meetings. The typical decision timeline is approximately three months.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, the foundation maintains strong ties to its Pittsburgh roots and has historically prioritized South Florida and Western Pennsylvania. However, the foundation's service area extends throughout the United States, including Baltimore, Miami, New York, and funding in California, Colorado, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets (2024): $136,190,804
- Total assets (2023): $120,000,000
- Total revenues (2024): $22,128,657
- Total revenues (2023): $4,490,000
- Total expenses (2024): $7,012,868
- Total expenses (2023): $7,530,000
- Total liabilities (2023): $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $136,190,804 | $120,333,121 | $151,040,215 |
| Revenue | $22,128,657 | $4,490,368 | $30,947,793 |
| Expenses | $7,012,868 | $7,531,201 | $6,835,465 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,834,523 | $6,500,914 | $5,936,791 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,228,985 | $3,513,923 | $1,672,126 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,298,319 | $6,761,028 | $6,226,305 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jennie K Scaife Charitable Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Zywiec – President (40 hours/week, compensation $159,958–$173,000)
- Ashley Gouker – Secretary (40 hours/week, compensation $63,943–$66,000)
- Elvasio Vaccaro – Director (1 hour/week, compensation $16,000)
- Josh Armstrong – Director (1 hour/week, compensation $16,000)
- Claudia Saenz – Director (1 hour/week, compensation $16,000)
- Laurie Moritz – Director (1 hour/week, compensation $16,000)
The foundation has 2 full-time employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ZYWIEC | PRESIDENT | 40 | $172,704 |
| ASHLEY GOUKER | SECRETARY | 40 | $66,128 |
| ELVASIO VACCARO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,500 |
| JOSH ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,500 |
| CLAUDIA SAENZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,500 |
| LAURIE MORITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,500 |
Recent Grant Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grants include:
Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery – $500,000 (Capital Support, 2024)
Crime Victims Treatment Center – $431,078 (Operating Support, 2024)
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh – $350,000 (Operating Support, 2024)
Allegheny Health Network – Nearly $2,000,000 (recent grant)
Allegheny Health Network Receives Generous Grant from Jennie K. Scaife CharitableContact Information
Address: 777 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 909 East Tower, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 659-1188
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://jkscharitablefoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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