The Scattergood Foundation is an independent private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dedicated to advancing behavioral health through grantmaking, thought leadership, and systemic change. Rather than operating as a direct service provider, the foundation functions as a funder and convener supporting innovation and community-led solutions in mental health and substance use treatment.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.8M
+29.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
-18.1% YoY
Grant Count
158
-16.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-2.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scattergood Behavioral Health reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Scattergood Foundation believes major disruption is needed to build a stronger, more effective, compassionate, and inclusive health care system—one that improves well-being and quality of life as much as it treats illness and disease. The foundation operates through three core pillars: THINK, DO, and SUPPORT, working to establish a new paradigm for behavioral health that values the unique spark and basic dignity in every human.
The foundation's grantmaking prioritizes:
- Mental health and substance use issues
- Programs creating impact at multiple levels: individual, organizational, and societal
- Organizations and programs incorporating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and trauma-informed practice
- Groups that serve and are led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color
- Innovation in behavioral health
- Community-led organizations in underserved areas
Grantmaking
The Scattergood Foundation offers multiple grantmaking vehicles and programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes the greater Philadelphia area. However, it will consider organizations based in other areas if the program has national implications.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on most recent tax filings:
- Total Assets: $37.8 million (2025)
- Annual Revenue: $13.9 million (2025)
- Annual Expenses: $5.76 million (2025)
- Total Liabilities: $764,000 (2025)
The foundation is required to file IRS Form 990-PF annually.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,765,021 | $29,281,247 | $26,931,893 |
| Revenue | $13,918,473 | $7,553,351 | $5,748,420 |
| Expenses | $5,762,038 | $6,669,450 | $4,536,039 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,544,232 | $6,346,327 | $4,239,019 |
| Net Investment Income | $549,040 | $344,250 | $541,460 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,484,636 | $1,379,464 | $1,310,853 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Scattergood Behavioral Health
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Children First Pa ($75,000), Active Minds ($40,000), Aclamo ($31,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PLUS PHILADELPHIA, PA | KENSINGTON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND | $10,000 |
| AAMEC PHILADELPHIA, PA | EARN INCOME TAX CREDIT EDUCATION | $7,000 |
| ACLAMO NORRISTOWN, PA | MENTAL HEALTH | $31,000 |
| ACTIVE MINDS WASHINGTON, DC | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FELLOWS | $40,000 |
| AFRICAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF N AME PHILADELPHIA, PA | EARN INCOME TAX CREDIT EDUCATION | $8,000 |
| AFRICAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF N AME PHILADELPHIA, PA | MENTAL HEALTH | $31,000 |
| AFRICAN FAMILY HEALTH ORGANIZATION PHILADELPHIA, PA | MENTAL HEALTH | $31,000 |
| AL-BUSTAN SEEDS OF CULTURE PHILADELPHIA, PA | MENTAL HEALTH | $31,000 |
| ALIANZAS DE PHOENIXVILLE PHOENIXVILLE, PA | MENTAL HEALTH | $31,000 |
| AMANDLA PENN VALLEY, PA | SUBSTANCE USE | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Joseph Pyle
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH PYLE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $290,776 |
| CHRIS ARLENE | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| CAITLIN BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| STEVEN LARIN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| KIM PAYMASTER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER PEDRONI | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ESTHER HIO-TONG CASTILLO PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MOLLY VISCARDI | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| KATE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| GLENDA WRENN GORDON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ANJU SURESH | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in several key initiatives:
Administering the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund, which has distributed millions in grants to community organizations addressing opioid-related issues
Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund Awards $1.9 ...Launching the Policy Meets Practice grantee cohort to support organizations bridging policy and practice in behavioral health
Eight Organizations Awarded Grants for First Policy Meets Practice GranteeMaintaining an Innovations Database to share best practices and learning across the field
Hosting learning collaboratives and events to foster collaboration across sectors
Producing thought leadership publications and blogs on behavioral health topics
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Scattergood Behavioral Health fund?
The Scattergood Foundation believes major disruption is needed to build a stronger, more effective, compassionate, and inclusive health care system—one that improves well-being and quality of life as much as it treats illness and disease. The foundation operates through three core pillars: THINK, DO, and SUPPORT, working to establish a new paradigm for behavioral health that values the unique spark and basic dignity in every human. The foundation's grantmaking prioritizes: • Mental health and s…
How do I apply for a grant from Scattergood Behavioral Health?
The Scattergood Foundation offers multiple grantmaking vehicles and programs: • **Grantmaking**: Core funding for organizations addressing mental health and substance use issues • **Participatory Funds**: Grant programs incorporating shared power in the granting process • **Special Grant Programs**: Including the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund • **Program Related Investments**: Beyond traditional grants • **Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund**: Awarded $1.9 million i…
Where does Scattergood Behavioral Health make grants?
The foundation prioritizes the greater Philadelphia area. However, it will consider organizations based in other areas if the program has national implications.
What size grants does Scattergood Behavioral Health award?
In 2025, Scattergood Behavioral Health awarded 158 grants totaling $3.4M — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Scattergood Behavioral Health required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Scattergood Behavioral Health reported a distributable amount of $1.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Scattergood Behavioral Health's EIN?
Scattergood Behavioral Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1352178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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