The mission of the Scripps Howard Fund (the Fund) is to create informed and engaged communities through journalism education, childhood literacy and local causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+14.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$537K
+39.3% YoY
Grant Count
30
+15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+20.8% YoY
About Scripps Howard Fund
Based on IRS filings
Scripps Howard Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CINCINNATI, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $537K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,563,886 | $1,366,735 | $687,851 |
| Revenue | $2,643,571 | $1,845,935 | $1,414,215 |
| Expenses | $2,116,086 | $1,525,032 | $752,777 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
86 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Scripps Howard Fund
Greater Cincinnati Literacy Grant ($100,000 - Collaborative Program)
Scripps Howard Fund
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Roy W. Howard Fellowships
Scripps Howard Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Scripps Howard Fellowship
Scripps Howard Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Scripps National Spelling Bee ($100,000), University of Memphis Foundation ($100,000), Forgotten Harvest Inc ($31,403).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps National Spelling Bee | Adam R. Scripps Foundation grant for centennial celebration | $100,000 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Journalism Fund - Open Source Journalism Program | $100,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Inc | CIC - WXYZ - Food for Families | $31,403 |
| America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend | CIC - WTXL - hurricane relief | $20,000 |
| Surel's Place (Voces Internship of Idaho) | Journalism Internships | $18,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | CIC - KGTV - Month of a Million Meals | $15,000 |
| Golden Harvest Foodbank Inc | CIC - Scripps News - hurricane relief | $15,000 |
| MANNA Foodbank Inc | CIC - Scripps News - hurricane relief | $15,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | CIC - WFTS - hurricane relief | $14,617 |
| United Way of Indian River County | CIC - WPTV - hurricane relief | $14,339 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Micheli | Lead Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Giles | Secretary and Trustee | 1 | — |
| Liz Carter | President, CEO, and Trustee | 7.5 | — |
| Meredith Delaney | President, CEO, and Trustee (Beg 05/2024) | 7.5 | — |
| Rebecca Riegelsberger | Treasurer and Trustee | 1 | — |
| Austin Heidt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christina Hartman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dean Littleton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eli Scripps | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jack Howard-Potter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jay Kaufman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Julie McGehee | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kate O'Brian | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kathleen Choal | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Keisha Taylor-Starr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leon Clark | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lisa Knuston | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lyn Plantinga | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Scagliotti | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ray Granado | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Roy Perkins | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sam Scripps | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Samantha Brickner Anderson | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scripps Howard Fund?
Scripps Howard Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CINCINNATI, OH. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Scripps Howard Fund?
As of 2024, Scripps Howard Fund holds $1.6M in total assets with $2.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 30 grants totaling $537K in 2024.
Where does Scripps Howard Fund operate?
Scripps Howard Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Scripps Howard Fund award?
In 2024, Scripps Howard Fund awarded 30 grants totaling $537K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Scripps Howard Fund's EIN?
Scripps Howard Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2877540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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