Scatters Foundation
Scatters Foundation is a private foundation based in Asheville, North Carolina. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Scatters Foundation at a glance
In short: Scatters Foundation gave $67K across 18 grants in 2020 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $67,329
- Grants made (2020)
- 18
- Average grant
- $3,741
- Median grant
- $580
- Primary geography
- Georgia (64% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Scatters Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the filing is marked as final, this should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5655, Asheville, NC 28813-5655
Phone: (828) 274-3614
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scatters Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Source of Light Ministries ($42K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 25% to recipients in North Carolina. The filing also reports shares for Kentucky (2%), Tennessee (2%), and Colorado (1%). Listed recipients included organizations in other states as well.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 18 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Source of Light Ministries Madison, GA | Support | $42,264 |
| The Gathering Black Mountain, NC | Support | $12,095 |
| Global Baptist Ministries Asheville, NC | Support | $3,750 |
| Harvest Ranch Blackey, KY | Support | $1,100 |
| Ebenezer International Ministries Milan, TN | Support | $1,080 |
| The Mailbox Club Valdosta, GA | Support | $1,050 |
| Servants for Christ International Paul & Betty Semenchuk Milliken, CO | Support | $660 |
| Interlink Ministries Apple Creek, OH | Support | $640 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $600 |
| CEF of Greater Asheville Asheville, NC | Support | $560 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $66,000 | $67,617 | $67,329 | 18 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations involved in Christian ministry. For example, The Mailbox Club described its work as providing Bible correspondence lesson courses and books; Interlink Ministries described its mission as linking people who need to share the gospel with people who need to hear it; and LATCOM described its goal as transforming Latin Americans and their nations with the gospel and a biblical worldview through training, equipping, and motivating leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $67,329. Grants ranged from $150 to $42,264, with a median grant of $580. The largest grants included $42,264 to Source of Light Ministries in Madison, Georgia; $12,095 to The Gathering in Black Mountain, North Carolina; and $3,750 to Global Baptist Ministries in Asheville, North Carolina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Edward B Shoff as president, Edward B Shoff III as vice president, and Marian B Shoff as director.
Scatters Foundation is led by Edward B. Shoff, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Edward B. Shoff
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Marian B. Shoff
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Edward B. Shoff III
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Scatters Foundation
How much does Scatters Foundation give each year?
Scatters Foundation gave $67K across 18 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Scatters Foundation's typical grant size?
Scatters Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $580, and its average grant was $3,741, across 18 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Scatters Foundation give grants?
Scatters Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does Scatters Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Scatters Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (18 grants).
Who are Scatters Foundation's largest grantees?
Scatters Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Source of Light Ministries ($42,264), The Gathering ($12,095) and Global Baptist Ministries ($3,750), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Scatters Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations involved in Christian ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scatters Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scatters Foundation's EIN?
Scatters Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2188795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Scatters Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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