Scott Foundation Inc
Scott Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Opelika, Alabama. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with each of the listed largest grants designated for religious purposes.
Scott Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Scott Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), mostly in Alabama. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,981,600
- +74.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,567
- +88.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,380,363
- +18.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (57% 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 Foundation Inc
- 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. The filing lists Amory Scott as the contact; application form and materials are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Amory Scott
Mailing address: 2641 Interstate Drive, Opelika, AL 36804
Phone: (334) 749-5045
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scott Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Medical ($675K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 136 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Alabama (57%), Georgia (27%), North Carolina (8%), Colorado (6%), and Washington (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Scott Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $96K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 286% 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 $1.1M (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Auburn, AL | Religious | $675,000 |
| Haggai International Peachtree Corners, GA | Religious | $300,000 |
| Point University West Point, GA | Religious | $200,000 |
| Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $101,580 |
| Billy Graham Charlotte, NC | Religious | $100,000 |
| Marannook Lafayette, AL | Religious | $100,000 |
| Womens Hope Auburn, AL | Religious | $95,000 |
| Lee Scott Academy Auburn, AL | Religious | $75,000 |
| Youth for Christ Auburn, AL | Religious | $65,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Religious | $50,000 |
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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 | $12,380,363 | $4,114,507 | $2,218,172 | $1,981,600 | 24 | $2,063,706 | $1,460,041 | $721,248 |
| 2023 | $10,474,028 | $735,964 | $1,363,831 | $1,137,100 | 26 | $1,217,316 | $589,449 | $710,431 |
| 2022 | $11,101,895 | $1,124,587 | $1,663,266 | $1,406,085 | 24 | $1,510,515 | $347,636 | $721,258 |
| 2021 | $11,640,574 | $1,360,517 | $1,744,108 | $1,459,707 | 29 | $1,540,918 | $1,155,435 | $861,126 |
| 2020 | $12,025,731 | $1,114,068 | $1,251,098 | $1,051,112 | 33 | — | $373,690 | $739,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scott Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $721K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include religious organizations and other charitable organizations. Grantee descriptions illustrate the range: Point University says its mission is “to educate students for Christ-centered service and leadership throughout the world,” while Mercy Medical Corporation describes its mission as providing community-based health care in the spirit of the Gospel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,981,600. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $675,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included Mercy Medical ($675,000), Haggai International ($300,000), Point University ($200,000), Navigators ($101,580), Billy Graham ($100,000), and Marannook ($100,000). The filing identifies the purposes of these grants as religious.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists IJ Scott III, William M Scott, Gerard Swarthout III, and Mike Terrell as directors, and Amory Scott as executive director.
Scott Foundation Inc is led by Amory Scott, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amory Scott
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Gerard Swarthout III
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ij Scott III
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Terrell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William M. Scott
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Amory Scott (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Scott Foundation Inc
How much does Scott Foundation Inc give each year?
Scott Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 26 grants.
What is Scott Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Scott Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $82,567, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scott Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Scott Foundation Inc give grants?
Scott Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (27%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, AL (6 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Scott Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Scott Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (23 grants).
Who are Scott Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Scott Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Medical ($675,000), Haggai International ($300,000) and Point University ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Scott Foundation Inc?
Scott Foundation Inc reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $721K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scott Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include religious organizations and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scott Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scott Foundation Inc's EIN?
Scott Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1744259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Scott Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Scott Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scott-foundation-inc-morg_a4122deb0bca435f8b2e354d6298afe6
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