Lori & David Scott Foundation
The Lori & David Scott Foundation is a public charity based in Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 1995. Its stated mission is to distribute funds for charitable purposes in civic, cultural, health, education, and social services. The foundation says it provides grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities that further the mission of the Omaha Community Foundation.
Lori & David Scott Foundation at a glance
In short: Lori & David Scott Foundation gave $726K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Nebraska. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $726,430
- +57.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,039
- +57.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $42,025,117
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% 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 Lori & David Scott Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 10340 North 84Th Street, Omaha, NE 68122
Phone: (402) 502-1122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lori & David Scott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Quality Living Inc ($500K). Together the top 10 received $716K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 53 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska. The foundation’s filing describes the Omaha Community Foundation’s work as primarily serving Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lori & David Scott Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $182K (2021) to $728K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $726K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Living Inc Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council Omaha, NE | EVENT | $45,930 |
| Brownell Talbot School Omaha, NE | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Omaha Community Foundation Omaha, NE | EVENT,PROGRAM & General Operating Support | $28,000 |
| The Durham Museum Omaha, NE | Event & Program Support | $27,500 |
| The Salvation Army Omaha, NE | EVENT | $25,000 |
| Platte Institute for Economic Research Omaha, NE | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation Omaha, NE | EVENT | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Philanthropic Trust Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty Inc Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $42,025,117 | $1,948,018 | $1,002,515 | $726,430 | 11 | $1,183,114 |
| 2024 | $38,962,608 | $843,713 | $723,121 | $462,000 | 11 | $843,713 |
| 2023 | $39,031,694 | $5,493,282 | $977,925 | $728,300 | 14 | $485,373 |
| 2022 | $37,805,055 | $624,434 | $579,682 | $308,815 | 10 | $588,955 |
| 2021 | $40,121,871 | $1,263,368 | $450,047 | $182,000 | 7 | $1,242,578 |
| 2020 | $36,363,916 | $5,045,860 | $686,403 | $392,600 | 5 | $962,670 |
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 the areas of civic, cultural, health, education, and social services. It says eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities must further the Omaha Community Foundation’s mission of enhancing quality of life in communities in Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
The 2025 grants illustrate support for varied organizations and purposes. For example, Quality Living Inc. describes its mission as delivering rehabilitation and care while protecting dignity and creating hope; Brownell Talbot School received a grant for scholarships; and the Durham Museum describes its mission as providing educational and entertaining opportunities while preserving the region’s cultural history. These are the grantees’ own stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $726,430 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest 2025 grant was $500,000 to Quality Living Inc. for a capital campaign. Other notable grants included $45,930 to the Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council for an event, $40,000 to Brownell Talbot School for scholarships, $28,000 to the Omaha Community Foundation for event, program, and general operating support, and $27,500 to the Durham Museum for event and program support. The foundation also gave $25,000 to the Salvation Army for an event and $20,000 to the Platte Institute for Economic Research for program support. Grants of $10,000 each went to Metropolitan Community College Foundation, Nebraska Philanthropic Trust, Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty Inc, and Share Good.
For grants over a certain amount, the foundation says recipients sign a written contract requiring an annual report on how the grant was used. The foundation follows up if a report is not received, and says future grants may be jeopardized if a grantee is delinquent. The board monitors this process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors:
- W David Scott — Director (listed as “CHARIMAN”)
- James E Landen — Director
- Lori Scott — Director
- Jack R McDonnell — Director
- Ellen Wright — Director
- Fatima Basith — Director
- Mike Cassling — Director
- Calvin Sisson — President & CEO
- Rich Eakin — Vice President
- Christi Annin — CFO
Lori & David Scott Foundation is led by Calvin Sisson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Calvin Sisson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2025)
Ellen Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack R. McDonnell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Landen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Scott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. David Scott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fatima Basith
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cassling
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christi Annin
CFO
Director of Finance → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Rich Eakin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Laura Miller
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John K. Boyer (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Calvin Sisson (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lori & David Scott Foundation
How much does Lori & David Scott Foundation give each year?
Lori & David Scott Foundation gave $726K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $462K across 11 grants.
What is Lori & David Scott Foundation's typical grant size?
Lori & David Scott Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $66,039, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lori & David Scott Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Lori & David Scott Foundation give grants?
Lori & David Scott Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (11 grants).
Does Lori & David Scott Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Lori & David Scott Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Event" (3 grants).
Who are Lori & David Scott Foundation's largest grantees?
Lori & David Scott Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Quality Living Inc ($500,000), Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council ($45,930) and Brownell Talbot School ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lori & David Scott Foundation?
Lori & David Scott Foundation reported $42.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Lori & David Scott Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to distribute funds for charitable purposes in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lori & David Scott Foundation?
Lori & David Scott Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lori & David Scott Foundation's EIN?
Lori & David Scott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4071892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
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)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lori & David Scott Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lori-and-david-scott-foundation-morg_0807a7348a6d42c4ab5f0812f0ff1103
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