Scott Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Sparks, NV EIN: 99-2140762

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.

Key facts about Scott Family Foundation

In short: Scott Family Foundation gave $72K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
99-2140762
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$72,100
Grants made (2025)
12
Average grant
$6,008
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$2,003,249
Primary geography
Nevada (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

+0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$72K

Grant Count

12

Avg Grant Size

$6K

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.

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.

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.

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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

2states

Share of all 12 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

RenoIncline VillagePasadena

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants202412 grants2025

In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $72K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Newman Center: $10KNewman Center$10KRenown Health Foundation: $10KRenown Health Foundation$10KSophie's Place: $10KSophie's Place$10KTahoe Prosperity Center: $10KTahoe Prosperity Center$10KNoah's Animal House: $7KNoah's Animal House$7KChildrens Cabinet: $5KChildrens Cabinet$5KReno Rodeo Foundation: $5KReno Rodeo Foundation$5KSwim with Mike Foundation: $5KSwim with Mike Foundation$5KElks: $3KElks$3KFirst Tee: $3KFirst Tee$3K

The largest 2025 recipient was Newman Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $67K.

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Newman Center Reno, NVGeneral Support$10,000
Renown Health Foundation Reno, NVGeneral Support$10,000
Sophie's Place Reno, NVGeneral Support$10,000
Tahoe Prosperity Center Incline Village, NVGeneral Support$10,000
Noah's Animal House Reno, NVGeneral Support$7,100
Childrens Cabinet Reno, NVGeneral Support$5,000
Reno Rodeo Foundation Reno, NVGeneral Support$5,000
Swim with Mike Foundation Pasadena, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Elks Reno, NVGeneral Support$2,500
First Tee Reno, NVGeneral Support$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $2,003,249 $85,749 $82,500 $72,100 across 12 grants
2024 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 Not stated 0 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M20242025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$2,003,249$2,000,000
Revenue$85,749$2,000,000
Expenses$82,500—
Qualifying Distributions$82,500—
Net Investment Income$85,749—
Distributable Amount$98,809$79,610

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

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

Brett Scott — Treasurer: $2KBrett ScottTreasurer$2KCole Scott — Director: $2KCole ScottDirector$2KCarson Scott — Director: $2KCarson ScottDirector$2K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Brett Scott (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Application contact: Bart Scott
Mailing address: 1755 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
Phone: (775) 331-4000

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).

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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