Scudder Family Charitable Fndn

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lincoln, NE EIN: 85-4351399

Scudder Family Charitable Fndn is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $198K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $164K. Net investment income was $11K.

Key facts about Scudder Family Charitable Fndn

In short: Scudder Family Charitable Fndn gave $164K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $164K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
85-4351399
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$163,952
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$163,952
Median grant
$163,952
Total assets
$197,527
Primary geography
Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$198K

-8.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$164K

+4.4% YoY

Grant Count

1

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$164K

+108.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scudder Family Charitable Fndn reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Scudder Family Charitable Fndn gives

  • In 2025 it paid out 891% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Lincoln

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2 grants2024 1 grant2025

From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2024) to $164K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $164K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

University of Nebraska Law College: $164KUniversity of Nebraska LawCollege$164K

The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Law College ($164K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nebraska Law College Lincoln, NEStudent Scholarships to Be Provided$163,952

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2024 2025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$197,527$215,728
Revenue$342,786$167,867
Expenses$163,982$167,948
Qualifying Distributions$163,952$158,024
Net Investment Income$10,553$954
Distributable Amount$18,391$11,010

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Scudder Family Charitable Fndn is led by Patricia H. Scudder, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Patricia H. Scudder

    President

    President & Treas- Time As Needed → President, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alison Armstrong

    Director

    Director- Time As Needed → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barbara Scudder Soucie

    Director

    Director- Time As Needed → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christine Scudder Kemper

    Director

    Director- Time As Needed → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Earl H. Scudder Jr.

    Vice President

    Vice President & Sec- Time As Needed → Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/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.

Frequently asked questions about Scudder Family Charitable Fndn

How much does Scudder Family Charitable Fndn give each year?

Scudder Family Charitable Fndn gave $164K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $157K across 2 grants.

How large is Scudder Family Charitable Fndn?

Scudder Family Charitable Fndn reported $198K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Scudder Family Charitable Fndn?

Scudder Family Charitable Fndn is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $198K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Scudder Family Charitable Fndn operate?

Scudder Family Charitable Fndn has awarded grants in Nebraska.

What is Scudder Family Charitable Fndn's EIN?

Scudder Family Charitable Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4351399. 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.

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