Scion Natural Science Association
Scion Natural Science Association is a private foundation, based in Roseland, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $373K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $25K.
Scion Natural Science Association at a glance
In short: Scion Natural Science Association gave $13K across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), top state Oregon. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $13,250
- +33.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,472
- -26.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $373,219
- +21.6% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Oregon (29% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Scion Natural Science Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Stony Brook University ($3K). Together the top 9 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $13K (2021). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University South Hadley, MA | To support research - journal of ect open access page charges, wolters kluwer health, inc. | $3,300 |
| Gwen Kirschke Johnson City, TN | To support research - pollination research, rocky mtn biol lab | $2,000 |
| Cameron Greenwood Lake Oswego, OR | To Support Research - Oregon Hydrology Field Work | $1,600 |
| Jenna Miladin Newport News, VA | To support research - silene (a wildflower genus) evolution | $1,350 |
| Alexis Culley Clarksville, TN | To Support Research - Fish Conservation | $1,200 |
| Luke Fredenberg Portland, OR | To Support Research - Oregon Lava Flows | $1,200 |
| Andrew Dunning Portland, OR | To Support Research - Geology, Strawberry MTNS, Oregon | $1,100 |
| Jackie Vari Sweet Briar, VA | To Support Research - Honors Thesis Research, Pollination | $1,000 |
| Diversity Initiatives in Evolution Front Royal, VA | To support diversity initiatives by the society of systematic biologists, the American society of naturalists, and the society for the study of evolution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $373,219 | $29,886 | $17,411 | $13,250 | 9 | $24,886 | $18,926 |
| 2020 | $306,964 | $12,945 | $16,108 | $9,950 | 5 | $2,178 | $14,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scion Natural Science Association reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Scion Natural Science Association is led by Jonathan H. Fink PhD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jonathan H. Fink PhD
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Fink MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Dennis PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Delange PhD
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda S. Fink PhD
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel D. Fink PhD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Scion Natural Science Association
How much does Scion Natural Science Association give each year?
Scion Natural Science Association gave $13K across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $10K across 5 grants.
What is Scion Natural Science Association's typical grant size?
Scion Natural Science Association's median grant in 2021 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,472, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Scion Natural Science Association give grants?
Scion Natural Science Association's top state is Oregon, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and Tennessee (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Scion Natural Science Association give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Scion Natural Science Association's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Scion Natural Science Association's largest grantees?
Scion Natural Science Association's largest 2021 grantees include Stony Brook University ($3,300), Gwen Kirschke ($2,000) and Cameron Greenwood ($1,600), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Scion Natural Science Association?
Scion Natural Science Association reported $373K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
How much is Scion Natural Science Association required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Scion Natural Science Association reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Scion Natural Science Association's EIN?
Scion Natural Science Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2157913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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