Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main

Foundation · Grantmaker SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 82-4993653

The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 2019 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation operates as a grantmaking foundation with a single employee and maintains locations in both Saint Louis, Missouri and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Key facts about Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main

EIN: 82-4993653
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $310,000
Grants made (2024): 30
Average grant: $10,333
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $6,530,397
Primary geography: New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No
How to apply: The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main's 30 itemized 2024 grants were New Jersey (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (4 grants), Morristown, NJ (2 grants) and Camden, NJ (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.5M

-1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$310K

+3.3% YoY

Grant Count

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-17.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main reported a distributable amount of $370K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds general operating and general support for nonprofit organizations. Its primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

$5,000–$30,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, though it also supports institutions in other states including New York and New Jersey-based universities.

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $310K (100%)

Share of all 30 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Georgia Maryland Michigan New Jersey Nevada Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

NewarkTrentonTeaneckElizabethMorristownNewtonRaritanWashingtonDenvilleEwingFlemingtonGallowayMays LandingToms RiverWest CreekBloomfieldCamdenGrand RapidsHackensackLakewood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $6,530,397
Total revenues: $325,607
Total expenses: $407,857
Investment income and dividends: $211,104
Giving rate: 4.7% of assets

Financial Trend: Investment income increased 18.4% from 2023 ($178,345) to 2024 ($211,104).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,530,397	$6,614,675	$6,778,785
Revenue	$325,607	$225,220	$1,034,292
Expenses	$407,857	$388,693	$390,825
Qualifying Distributions	$339,504	$328,041	$326,987
Net Investment Income	$254,851	$155,134	$70,384
Distributable Amount	$369,991	$347,377	$333,512

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

127 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main

Foundation

Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust Grant

SCOTT CAROLYN J CHAR TUA-MAIN

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Seton Hall University ($25,000), Fairleigh Dickinson University ($20,000), United Negro College Fund Inc ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SOUTH ORANGE, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY TEANECK, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC NEWARK, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE & SEMINARY MONTCLAIR, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
CALDWELL UNIVERSITY CALDWELL, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
SAINT ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY MORRISTOWN, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
VIRTUA HEALTH FOUNDATION MARLTON, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY LAKEWOOD, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
FELICIAN UNIVERSITY RUTHERFORD, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
ALTERNATIVES INC RARITAN, NJ	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$83,333

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made recent grants to support educational institutions:

Thomas Edison State University received a $15,000 grant to support Finish Line Scholarships

TESU Receives $15,000 Grant from Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust to Support

Sussex County Community College received a $15,000 grant from the foundation

TESU Receives $15,000 Grant from Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust to Support

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main fund?

The foundation primarily funds general operating and general support for nonprofit organizations. Its primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Annual giving: approximately $310,000 • Number of grants: 30 grants annually (as of 2024) • Typical grant range: $5,000–$30,000 • Median grant size: $10,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Seton Hall University: $25,000 (General Operating) • Fairleigh Dickinson University: $20,000 (General Operating) • Saint Elizabeth University: $15,000 (General Operating) • Thomas Edison State University: $15,000 (Finish Line Scholarships) • Sussex County Community College: $15,000…

Where does Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, though it also supports institutions in other states including New York and New Jersey-based universities.

What size grants does Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main award?

In 2024, Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main awarded 30 grants totaling $310K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main reported a distributable amount of $370K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main's EIN?

Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4993653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Scott Carolyn J Char Tua-main accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.