Scott Family Foundation
The Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hobe Sound, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists wildlife conservation, health, public charity support, science and education, medical research, and environmental protection among the purposes of grants it made.
Scott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Scott Family Foundation gave $840K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state District of Columbia. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $840,150
- +344.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,558
- +221.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,538,505
- -6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (19 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Scott Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 S Beach Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Phone: (312) 263-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was African Wildlife Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $635K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 209 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (30%), Illinois (25%), Virginia (17%), Minnesota (14%), and Florida (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Scott Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 54 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 259% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2023) to $840K (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $840K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Wildlife Conservation | $200,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Fairmont, MN | Health | $100,000 |
| Numbers USA Arlington, VA | Public Charity Support | $100,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washingtom, DC | Science, Education and the Environment | $50,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Medical | $50,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | Nature Conservation | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades Stuart, FL | Environmental Protection | $30,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Public Charity Support | $25,000 |
| Reaumond Foundation Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,538,505 | $446,670 | $1,055,053 | $840,150 | 54 | $840,150 | $231,767 | $693,574 |
| 2023 | $10,146,888 | $196,454 | $411,179 | $189,000 | 39 | $189,000 | — | $628,750 |
| 2022 | $10,361,613 | $906,932 | $837,333 | $618,200 | 30 | $618,200 | $687,799 | $612,185 |
| 2021 | $10,292,014 | $978,322 | $441,306 | $234,315 | 38 | $234,315 | $767,891 | $661,914 |
| 2020 | $9,754,998 | $531,578 | $814,240 | $585,350 | 48 | — | $302,688 | $566,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $694K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in conservation, health and medical research, education, and support for veterans and service members.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate this range. The African Wildlife Foundation says its mission is to help wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa, while Friends of the Everglades says it works to preserve, protect, and restore the Everglades. Rush University Medical Center describes its mission as improving health through patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. The Navy SEAL Foundation says it provides critical support for warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $840,150. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $200,000 to the African Wildlife Foundation for wildlife conservation; $100,000 each to Mayo Clinic for health and Numbers USA for public charity support; and $50,000 each to the American Enterprise Institute for science, education, and the environment and Northwestern Memorial Foundation for medical purposes. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Chicago Botanic Garden for nature conservation and $30,000 to Friends of the Everglades for environmental protection.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne O Scott as trustee.
Scott Family Foundation is led by Anne O Scott, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne O Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stuart L Scott (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 22519
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Family Foundation
How much does Scott Family Foundation give each year?
Scott Family Foundation gave $840K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $189K across 39 grants.
What is Scott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Scott Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,558, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scott Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Scott Family Foundation give grants?
Scott Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (9 grants), Lake Forest, IL (5 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (4 grants) and Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does Scott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Scott Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity Support" (9 grants), "Civic and Community Support" (6 grants) and "Medical Research" (6 grants).
Who are Scott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Scott Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include African Wildlife Foundation ($200,000), Mayo Clinic ($100,000) and Numbers USA ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Scott Family Foundation?
Scott Family Foundation reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $840K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $694K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scott Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in conservation, health and medical research, education, and support for veterans and service members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scott Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scott Family Foundation's EIN?
Scott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7287571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Scott Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Scott Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scott-family-foundation-morg_46780167beb647a7859eaa55ade40896
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