Robert and Janice Scott Foundation
Robert and Janice Scott Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milpitas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $459K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $37K.
Robert and Janice Scott Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Janice Scott Foundation gave $66K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,150
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,025
- +78.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $325
- Total assets
- $458,603
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robert and Janice Scott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Monterey Bay Aquarium ($50K). Together the top 6 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert and Janice Scott Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $66K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | For Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Cancer Carepoint San Jose, CA | For Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Humane Society Milpitas, CA | For Charitable Purposes | $400 |
| Salvation Army San Jose, CA | For Charitable Purposes | $250 |
| City Team San Jose, CA | For Charitable Purposes | $250 |
| Second Harvest San Jose, CA | For Charitable Purposes | $250 |
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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 | $458,603 | $36,742 | $67,862 | $66,150 | 6 | $66,150 | $36,742 | $645 |
| 2023 | $489,723 | $28,060 | $43,433 | $43,250 | 7 | $43,250 | $13,060 | $26,649 |
| 2022 | $505,096 | $35,722 | $35,025 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,000 | $10,835 | $1,072 |
| 2021 | $504,399 | $28,152 | $33,825 | $33,050 | 6 | $33,388 | $12,814 | $28,675 |
| 2020 | $510,072 | $21,213 | $41,658 | $37,700 | 7 | — | $10,271 | $26,581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Janice Scott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $645 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Janice Scott Foundation is led by Janice A. Scott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice A. Scott
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert C. Scott
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Robert and Janice Scott Foundation
How much does Robert and Janice Scott Foundation give each year?
Robert and Janice Scott Foundation gave $66K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 7 grants.
What is Robert and Janice Scott Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Janice Scott Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $325, and its average grant was $11,025, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Janice Scott Foundation give grants?
Robert and Janice Scott Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (4 grants).
Who are Robert and Janice Scott Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Janice Scott Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Monterey Bay Aquarium ($50,000), Cancer Carepoint ($15,000) and Humane Society ($400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Janice Scott Foundation?
Robert and Janice Scott Foundation reported $459K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $645 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Robert and Janice Scott Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Janice Scott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3797469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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