Scott Family Foundation
The Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sparks, Nevada. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $72,100, most of them to organizations in Nevada.
Scott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Scott Family Foundation gave $72K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,100
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $6,008
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,003,249
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Scott Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application form or formal grant proposal is required. Organizations selected to receive a grant must provide an IRS determination letter; a letter addressing the determination letter’s status, consistency of operations with the organization’s status, and whether the grant would materially change its sources of financial support in a way inconsistent with that status; relevant financial information; governing-board information; and relevant information about past, present, and future activities. The filing lists no deadline or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Bart Scott
Mailing address: 1755 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
Phone: (775) 331-4000
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 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newman Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 7% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Scott Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newman Center Reno, NV | General Support | $10,000 |
| Renown Health Foundation Reno, NV | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sophie's Place Reno, NV | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Prosperity Center Incline Village, NV | General Support | $10,000 |
| Noah's Animal House Reno, NV | General Support | $7,100 |
| Childrens Cabinet Reno, NV | General Support | $5,000 |
| Reno Rodeo Foundation Reno, NV | General Support | $5,000 |
| Swim with Mike Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Elks Reno, NV | General Support | $2,500 |
| First Tee Reno, NV | General Support | $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 | $2,003,249 | $85,749 | $82,500 | $72,100 | 12 | $82,500 | $85,749 | $98,809 |
| 2024 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $79,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. Renown Health Foundation describes its mission as making a difference in the health and well-being of the communities it serves; Tahoe Prosperity Center says it works to unite Tahoe’s communities to strengthen regional prosperity. Reno Rodeo Foundation says it supports Northern Nevada families, children with extraordinary needs, community projects, and scholarships. Swim with Mike Foundation says it provides financial resources for advanced education for physically challenged athletes, and Veterans Guest House says it promotes peace and wellness for the veteran community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $72,100. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards were $10,000 each to Newman Center, Renown Health Foundation, Sophie's Place, and Tahoe Prosperity Center. Other grants included $7,100 to Noah's Animal House; $5,000 each to Childrens Cabinet, Reno Rodeo Foundation, and Swim with Mike Foundation; and $2,500 each to Elks, First Tee, Ronald McDonald House Northern Nevada, and Veterans Guest House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bart Scott as President, Leigh Ann Scott as Secretary, Brett Scott as Treasurer, and Cole Scott and Carson Scott as Directors.
Scott Family Foundation is led by Bart Scott, President on every filing since 2024; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bart Scott
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carson Scott
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Cole Scott
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Brett Scott
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Leigh Ann Scott
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Brett Scott (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Scott Family Foundation
How much does Scott Family Foundation give each year?
Scott Family Foundation gave $72K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Scott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Scott Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,008, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Scott Family Foundation give grants?
Scott Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (10 grants).
Does Scott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Scott Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Scott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Scott Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Newman Center ($10,000), Renown Health Foundation ($10,000) and Sophie's Place ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scott Family Foundation?
Scott Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Scott Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scott Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. 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 99-2140762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Scott Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scott-family-foundation-morg_b7f3144f90a54caa96697c6ce8850284
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