John and Diane Sculley Charitable
John and Diane Sculley Charitable is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $174,385 to charitable organizations, with recipients in Florida and New York.
John and Diane Sculley Charitable at a glance
In short: John and Diane Sculley Charitable gave $174K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Florida. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,385
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,456
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,105
- -60.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Diane Sculley Charitable
- 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: 265 Sandpiper Drive, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 394-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Diane Sculley Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Palm Beach United Way ($26K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 102 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 25% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Diane Sculley Charitable open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2024) to $731K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | Support for Operations | $25,500 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | Support for Operations | $25,000 |
| The Promise Fund of Florida Palm Beach, FL | Support for Operations | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue Inc Palm Beach, FL | Support for Operations | $20,000 |
| Salzburg Festival Society Inc New York, NY | Support for Operations | $13,200 |
| Boys & Girls Club Deerfield, FL | Support for Operations | $10,000 |
| Morselife Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Support for Operations | $10,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center New York, NY | Support for Operations | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association West Palm Beach, FL | Support for Operations | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University New York, NY | Support for Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,105 | $203,275 | $178,268 | $174,385 | 14 | $174,385 | $31,729 | $576 |
| 2023 | $30,492 | $200,341 | $198,594 | $191,210 | 12 | $191,210 | $19 | $3,392 |
| 2022 | $83,745 | $250,161 | $420,000 | $416,500 | 25 | $416,500 | — | $4,434 |
| 2021 | $231,453 | $500,093 | $716,279 | $715,558 | 23 | $715,558 | — | $9,141 |
| 2020 | $433,004 | $800,374 | $731,420 | $731,000 | 28 | — | — | $15,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Diane Sculley Charitable reported a distributable amount of $576 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span community services, senior living, civic affairs, and Jewish community-building. The Town of Palm Beach United Way says it works to build a healthy community by investing in programs focused on education, income, and health. Morselife Foundation says it supports related tax-exempt organizations to enhance senior living in the spirit of Jewish tradition. Palm Beach Civic Association says it works to protect and improve quality of life in the Town of Palm Beach through civic engagement and work with local government. Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County says its mission is to strengthen Jewish identity, energize the relationship with Israel, and meet human needs that are uniquely the Jewish community’s obligation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $174,385. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,500, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported grants included $25,500 to Town of Palm Beach United Way; $25,000 each to Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and The Promise Fund of Florida; and $20,000 to Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue. Other reported grants included $13,200 to Salzburg Festival Society, $10,000 each to Boys & Girls Club, Morselife Foundation, NYU Langone Medical Center, Palm Beach Civic Association, and American Friends of the Hebrew University, and $5,175 to American Friends of the Israel Museum. The listed grants were for support for operations. Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County also received $500 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Sculley as president, secretary, and director, and Diane Sculley as vice president, treasurer, and director.
John and Diane Sculley Charitable is led by John Sculley, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Sculley
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sculley
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about John and Diane Sculley Charitable
How much does John and Diane Sculley Charitable give each year?
John and Diane Sculley Charitable gave $174K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $191K across 12 grants.
What is John and Diane Sculley Charitable's typical grant size?
John and Diane Sculley Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,456, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Diane Sculley Charitable that year got $12K on average.
Where does John and Diane Sculley Charitable give grants?
John and Diane Sculley Charitable gives mostly in Florida: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does John and Diane Sculley Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on John and Diane Sculley Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Operations" (14 grants).
Who are John and Diane Sculley Charitable's largest grantees?
John and Diane Sculley Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Town of Palm Beach United Way ($25,500), Kravis Center for the Performing Arts ($25,000) and The Promise Fund of Florida ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Diane Sculley Charitable?
John and Diane Sculley Charitable reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $576 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Diane Sculley Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span community services, senior living, civic affairs, and Jewish community-building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Diane Sculley Charitable?
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 John and Diane Sculley Charitable's EIN?
John and Diane Sculley Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4701131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Diane Sculley Charitable 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John and Diane Sculley Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-diane-sculley-charitable-morg_c50653b0d88a4e17a2b0e41c04e7c932
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