Myron Scott Trust
Myron Scott Trust is a private foundation, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $9K.
Myron Scott Trust at a glance
In short: Myron Scott Trust gave $64K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,257
- +2143.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,710
- +2143.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,873
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Myron Scott Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska at Kearney ($21K). Together the top 6 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Myron Scott Trust gives
- Giving grew 1756% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $64K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | Charitable Contribution | $21,005 |
| Buffalo County Historical Society Kearney, NE | Charitable Contribution | $21,005 |
| Merryman Performaning Arts Center Kearney, NE | Charitable Contribution | $6,494 |
| Crane River Theater CO Inc Kearney, NE | Charitable Contribution | $5,251 |
| Kearney Community Theatre Kearney, NE | Charitable Contribution | $5,251 |
| Kearney Area Arts Council Kearney, NE | Charitable Contribution | $5,251 |
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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 | — | $11,314 | $69,733 | $64,257 | 6 | $67,475 | $9,210 | $3,469 |
| 2024 | $58,329 | $4,560 | $7,126 | $2,864 | 6 | $4,804 | $2,182 | $3,185 |
| 2023 | $61,008 | $4,091 | $7,954 | $3,564 | 6 | $3,995 | $255 | $3,293 |
| 2022 | $64,865 | $7,281 | $6,467 | $3,463 | 6 | $3,763 | $4,569 | $3,864 |
| 2021 | $64,052 | $4,992 | $9,032 | $3,518 | 6 | — | $34 | $4,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myron Scott Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Myron Scott Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chandler Lynch III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$200 (2021) → $200 (2025)
First National Bank Of Omaha
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$900 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Luke Simpson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$200 (2021) → $200 (2025)
Michael Bryson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$200 (2021) → $200 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $1K, to First National Bank of Omaha (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Myron Scott Trust
How much does Myron Scott Trust give each year?
Myron Scott Trust gave $64K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 6 grants.
What is Myron Scott Trust's typical grant size?
Myron Scott Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,873, and its average grant was $10,710, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Myron Scott Trust give grants?
Myron Scott Trust gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kearney, NE (6 grants).
Who are Myron Scott Trust's largest grantees?
Myron Scott Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska at Kearney ($21,005), Buffalo County Historical Society ($21,005) and Merryman Performaning Arts Center ($6,494), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How much is Myron Scott Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Myron Scott Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Myron Scott Trust's EIN?
Myron Scott Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6099165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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