Joyce and VD Scott Foundation
The Joyce and VD Scott Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 48 grants totaling $237,000, with awards to charitable organizations including schools, churches, and organizations serving children, families, and communities.
Joyce and VD Scott Foundation at a glance
In short: Joyce and VD Scott Foundation gave $237K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Kentucky. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,000
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,938
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,871,759
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (9 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joyce and VD Scott Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joyce and VD Scott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lexington Christian Academy Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 212 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 15% to Massachusetts, 8% to Virginia, 3% to Tennessee, and 3% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joyce and VD Scott Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 48 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2021) to $243K (2022). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Christian Academy Inc Lexington, KY | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Careways Collaborative Inc Lexington, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| WKU Western Kentucky University Fdn Bowling Green, KY | Unrestricted General | $13,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Henderson Henderson, KY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Concord Middle School Concord, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Alcott School PTG Concord, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Barret Center Inc Henderson, KY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Norfolk Academy Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Onton United Methodist Church Sebree, KY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus - St Vincent Depaul Henderson, KY | Unrestricted General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,871,759 | $250,279 | $281,620 | $237,000 | 48 | $254,983 | $224,472 | $278,243 |
| 2024 | $2,903,148 | $127,539 | $254,302 | $211,000 | 41 | $227,801 | $103,158 | $254,252 |
| 2023 | $3,030,056 | $167,674 | $248,772 | $211,000 | 40 | $225,632 | $146,576 | $225,019 |
| 2022 | $3,111,220 | $162,507 | $285,064 | $243,300 | 43 | $259,887 | $140,584 | $228,142 |
| 2021 | $3,233,520 | $157,798 | $249,735 | $208,000 | 40 | $226,075 | $134,138 | $260,955 |
| 2020 | $3,325,971 | $9,183 | $264,246 | $226,270 | 38 | — | — | $225,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joyce and VD Scott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $278K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for education, community services, arts, health services, and religious organizations. These descriptions reflect grantees’ own missions: Lexington Christian Academy says it equips and nurtures students through Christ-centered education; Careways Collaborative describes its work as connecting pediatric medical teams to improve outcomes for patients and families; and Audubon Kids Zone says it connects families, schools, and communities to help children achieve lifelong success. Other 2025 grantees included organizations whose stated missions address disability inclusion, the arts, HIV/AIDS support, care for children and families, and Christian fellowship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $237,000. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards included $20,000 to Lexington Christian Academy, $15,000 to Careways Collaborative, and $13,000 to the WKU Western Kentucky University Foundation. Other notable awards were $10,000 each to Presbyterian Church of Henderson, Concord Middle School, Alcott School PTG, Barret Center, Norfolk Academy, Onton United Methodist Church, and Holy Name of Jesus – St. Vincent dePaul. These grants were listed as unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tommy Joe Fridy as director, president, and chairman; Allison Fridy Arbuckle as director and vice president; Meredith Fridy Helm as director and secretary; Tommie Ann Fridy McCormack as director and assistant secretary; and George Emery Warren II as director.
Joyce and VD Scott Foundation is led by Tommy Joe Fridy, Director, President & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tommy Joe Fridy
Director, President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Fridy Arbuckle
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Emery Warren II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Fridy Helm
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommie Ann Fridy McCormack
Director & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Joyce and VD Scott Foundation
How much does Joyce and VD Scott Foundation give each year?
Joyce and VD Scott Foundation gave $237K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $211K across 41 grants.
What is Joyce and VD Scott Foundation's typical grant size?
Joyce and VD Scott Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,938, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joyce and VD Scott Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Joyce and VD Scott Foundation give grants?
Joyce and VD Scott Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Henderson, KY (21 grants), Lexington, KY (4 grants), Louisville, KY (4 grants) and Concord, MA (2 grants).
Does Joyce and VD Scott Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joyce and VD Scott Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joyce and VD Scott Foundation's largest grantees?
Joyce and VD Scott Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lexington Christian Academy Inc ($20,000), Careways Collaborative Inc ($15,000) and WKU Western Kentucky University Fdn ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joyce and VD Scott Foundation?
Joyce and VD Scott Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278K (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 Joyce and VD Scott Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, community services, arts, health services, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joyce and VD Scott Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joyce and VD Scott Foundation's EIN?
Joyce and VD Scott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3403693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Joyce and VD Scott 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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