Scott Cares Foundation
Scott Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Lynchburg, Virginia. It makes grants to eligible organizations focused on opportunities for youth, hunger and poverty, and health and wellness.
Scott Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Scott Cares Foundation gave $77K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. 65% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,150
- -33.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,429
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $271,518
- +46.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (35 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Scott Cares Foundation
- How to Apply
The filing states that grant requests are submitted internally and that the request form includes the amount requested, the office making the request, the employee owner’s name, the nonprofit beneficiary’s name and…
The filing states that grant requests are submitted internally and that the request form includes the amount requested, the office making the request, the employee owner’s name, the nonprofit beneficiary’s name and federal ID number, a description of the organization and its mission, and the charity’s importance or relevance to Scott employee owners. Requests from organizations outside the three pillars will not be considered. The board votes on grants above $1,500; grants under $1,500 require approval by a majority of foundation officers.
- Contact
Application contact: Grant Requests Are Submitted Intern
Mailing address: An Internal Intranet Site 1301 Old, Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone: (434) 832-2100
Email: scottcares@scottins.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scott Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Caritas ($4K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 226 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 21% to North Carolina, 9% to Tennessee, 5% to New York, and 3% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Scott Cares Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 35 of 54 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 26% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2022) to $130K (2023). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caritas Richmond, VA | Donation | $4,000 |
| United Way of Greater Greensboro Manakin, VA | Donation | $4,000 |
| Family Services of Roanoke Valley Roanoke, VA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation Knoxville, TN | Donation | $2,500 |
| High Hopes Development Center Franklin, TN | Donation | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Virginia Inc Richmond, VA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Blood Cancer United Rye Brook, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Fort Collins, CO | Donation | $2,500 |
| Red Truck Ministry Lynchburg, VA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Richmond SPCA Richmond, VA | Donation | $2,500 |
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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 | $271,518 | $166,676 | $80,352 | $77,150 | 54 | $80,267 | $3,918 | $5,791 |
| 2024 | $185,194 | $142,744 | $118,959 | $116,250 | 62 | $118,956 | $6,084 | $8,612 |
| 2023 | $161,409 | $160,736 | $138,241 | $129,852 | 62 | $138,241 | $206 | $8,450 |
| 2022 | $138,914 | $121,131 | $69,580 | $69,125 | 48 | $69,580 | — | $6,891 |
| 2021 | $87,363 | $87,850 | $487 | — | — | $487 | — | $468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scott Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
The foundation’s filing identifies three pillars for its grantmaking: opportunities for youth (educating, empowering, and equipping the next generation); hunger and poverty (improving access to food, clothing, and shelter); and health and wellness (supporting local efforts that help people live well and foster healthier communities).
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of work supported. CARITAS describes its mission as creating a safe space to heal and time to rebuild. Neighbor to Neighbor says it promotes housing opportunity through counseling, education, supportive services, community partnerships, and affordable housing. Red Truck Ministry says it provides nourishing food at no cost to people in need. Emerald Youth Foundation describes programs for young people that combine faith, education, and sports.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded $77,150 across 54 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $4,000 each to CARITAS and United Way of Greater Greensboro; $2,500 each to Family Services of Roanoke Valley, Emerald Youth Foundation, High Hopes Development Center, Junior Achievement of Central Virginia, Blood Cancer United, Neighbor to Neighbor, Red Truck Ministry, Richmond SPCA, and TROSA Turkey Trot; and $2,000 to CASA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christine Carey as president, Josh Phillips as treasurer, Rebecca Colyer as secretary, and Rob DiCosola, Mike Norris, Lisa Cunningham, Bonnie Gumpman, Brett Crisp, and David Plunkett as directors.
Scott Cares Foundation is led by Christine Carey, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine Carey
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Gumpman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Crisp
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Plunkett
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Cunningham
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Norris
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Dicosola
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Phillips
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Colyer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Cathleen Reilly (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Claudia Hodges (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: John Pendleton (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mariana Childree (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sean Gartley (2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Christine Carey (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Callahan (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Scott Cares Foundation
How much does Scott Cares Foundation give each year?
Scott Cares Foundation gave $77K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $116K across 62 grants.
What is Scott Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Scott Cares Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,429, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scott Cares Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Scott Cares Foundation give grants?
Scott Cares Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (21%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (12 grants), Richmond, VA (6 grants), Raleigh, NC (4 grants) and Roanoke, VA (3 grants).
Does Scott Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Scott Cares Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (54 grants).
Who are Scott Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Scott Cares Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Caritas ($4,000), United Way of Greater Greensboro ($4,000) and Family Services of Roanoke Valley ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scott Cares Foundation?
Scott Cares Foundation reported $272K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scott Cares Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies three pillars for its grantmaking: opportunities for youth (educating, empowering, and equipping the next generation); hunger and poverty (improving access to food, clothing, and shelter); and health and wellness (supporting local efforts that help people live well and foster healthier communities). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scott Cares Foundation?
The filing states that grant requests are submitted internally and that the request form includes the amount requested, the office making the request, the employee owner’s name, the nonprofit beneficiary’s name and… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scott Cares Foundation's EIN?
Scott Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2803014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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