S Spencer Scott Fund Inc
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Its reported grants support a range of charitable organizations, including schools, a medical school, a historic-preservation organization, and organizations serving children and animals.
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc at a glance
In short: S Spencer Scott Fund Inc gave $26K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,000
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $570,022
- +6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (25% 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 S Spencer Scott Fund Inc
- 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: P O Box 549, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Phone: (860) 434-5269
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who S Spencer Scott Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hurricane Island Foundation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in New York (25%), Connecticut (23%), Maine (17%), Vermont (9%), and New Hampshire (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is S Spencer Scott Fund Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 26 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $26K (2025) to $47K (2022). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Island Foundation Camden, ME | General | $3,500 |
| Westminister School Simsbury, CT | General | $2,500 |
| Keewaydin Foundation Salisbury, VT | General | $2,250 |
| Dartmouth Medical School Hanover, NH | General | $2,000 |
| HSW Annual Fund Geneva, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Chatham Rock Island Inc Rowayton, CT | General | $1,800 |
| Church at Point Owoods Point Owoods, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Pow VFCO Point Owoods, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Pupplies Behind Bars New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Philadelphia, PA | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $570,022 | $32,192 | $32,426 | $26,000 | 26 | $28,730 | $21,230 | $27,087 |
| 2024 | $535,416 | $45,066 | $48,973 | $29,500 | 29 | $31,233 | $21,732 | $25,885 |
| 2023 | $538,003 | $27,497 | $55,018 | $40,655 | 35 | $51,275 | $15,053 | $27,645 |
| 2022 | $563,113 | $22,580 | $53,204 | $46,500 | 32 | $48,215 | $19,943 | $28,807 |
| 2021 | $614,380 | $91,550 | $41,375 | $28,500 | 32 | $36,857 | $87,200 | $32,899 |
| 2020 | $565,663 | $11,750 | $41,176 | $28,600 | 38 | — | $12,315 | $26,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S Spencer Scott Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K 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 fund is provided. Its grants include support for educational institutions, such as St. John’s College, whose stated mission emphasizes liberal arts education, collaborative inquiry, and study of original texts. Chatham Rock Island Inc describes its work as raising money to restore the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse, while Mountain Valley Horse Rescue describes its work as providing care and rehabilitation for abused, abandoned, and neglected horses.
Other 2024 recipients include Life Flight Network Foundation, which says it supports training, outreach programs, and transport services, and the Brown Ledge Foundation, which describes its program as a summer camp for girls and young women.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 26 grants totaling $26,000. Grants ranged from $200 to $3,500, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $3,500 to Hurricane Island Foundation; $2,500 to Westminister School; $2,250 to Keewaydin Foundation; and $2,000 each to Dartmouth Medical School and HSW Annual Fund. Other grants included $1,800 to Chatham Rock Island Inc, $1,500 to Church at Point Owoods, and $1,000 each to Pupplies Behind Bars, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, St George School, and Center for Grieving Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Samuel Spencer Scott III as president and Steven F Scott as secretary.
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc is led by Samuel Spencer Scott III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel Spencer Scott III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven F. Scott
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Suzette Vs Hearn (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 S Spencer Scott Fund Inc
How much does S Spencer Scott Fund Inc give each year?
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc gave $26K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 29 grants.
What is S Spencer Scott Fund Inc's typical grant size?
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,000, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from S Spencer Scott Fund Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does S Spencer Scott Fund Inc give grants?
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc's top state is New York, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (23%) and Maine (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Point Owoods, NY (3 grants), Simsbury, CT (2 grants), Geneva, NY (2 grants) and Rowayton, CT (2 grants).
Does S Spencer Scott Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of S Spencer Scott Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are S Spencer Scott Fund Inc's largest grantees?
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hurricane Island Foundation ($3,500), Westminister School ($2,500) and Keewaydin Foundation ($2,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is S Spencer Scott Fund Inc?
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc reported $570K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does S Spencer Scott Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its grants include support for educational institutions, such as St. John’s College, whose stated mission emphasizes liberal arts education, collaborative inquiry, and study of original texts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from S Spencer Scott Fund Inc?
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 S Spencer Scott Fund Inc's EIN?
S Spencer Scott Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6113359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does S Spencer Scott Fund Inc 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 May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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