Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott
Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2022 Form 990-PF is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott at a glance
In short: Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott gave $27K across 56 grants in 2022 (avg $478.214), mostly in Virginia. 34% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $26,780
- +51.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 56
- +30.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $478
- +16.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (13 of 38, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (78% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 Westbrook Court Apt 1145, Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: (804) 200-1528
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Elk Hill Farm ($4K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (78%), Massachusetts (7%), Oregon (7%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Washington, D.C. (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 13 of 38 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $401; repeat grants $863. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 53% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $57K (2020). In 2022 it made 56 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Hill Farm Goochland, VA | To Provide General Funds | $3,065 |
| VPMTHE Community Idea Station Richmond, VA | To Provide General Funds | $1,500 |
| Makindu Children's Program Eugene, OR | To Provide General Funds | $1,000 |
| The American Civil War Museum Richmond, VA | To Provide General Funds | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation Charlottesville, VA | To Provide General Funds | $1,000 |
| Westminster Canterbury Foundation Richmond, VA | To Provide General Funds | $1,000 |
| Westminster Canterbury Foundation Richmond, VA | To Provide General Funds | $1,000 |
| Elk Hill Farm Goochland, VA | To Provide General Funds | $1,000 |
| Va Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA | To Provide General Funds | $1,000 |
| The Stewart School Richmond, VA | To Provide General Funds | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $31,481 | $26,780 | 56 | $31,180 | — | $895 |
| 2021 | $31,481 | $19,212 | $19,733 | $17,630 | 43 | $19,730 | $19,211 | $1,840 |
| 2020 | $30,952 | $52 | $59,957 | $57,150 | 48 | — | $52 | $2,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott reported a distributable amount of $895 for 2022 — 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 2022 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as children and families, education, services for older adults, and the arts. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, Elk Hill Farm says it enables children and families to transform challenges into successful futures; the Jefferson Scholars Foundation says it provides merit-based scholarships, fellowships, and professorships at the University of Virginia; and the Westminster Canterbury Foundation says it raises funds for financial aid and other programs serving seniors.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $26,780. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $3,065, with a median of $500. Listed grants were for general funds. Notable awards included $3,065 to Elk Hill Farm in Goochland, Virginia; $1,500 to VPM/The Community Idea Station in Richmond; and $1,000 each to Makindu Children’s Program in Eugene, Oregon; the American Civil War Museum in Richmond; the Jefferson Scholars Foundation in Charlottesville; Westminster Canterbury Foundation in Richmond; and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Susan B. Scott as trustee.
Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott is led by Susan B. Scott, Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Susan B. Scott
Trustee
Trustee As Needed → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott
How much does Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott give each year?
Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott gave $27K across 56 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $18K across 43 grants.
What is Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott's typical grant size?
Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott's median grant in 2022 was $500, and its average grant was $478, across 56 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott that year got $401 on average.
Where does Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott give grants?
Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott gives mostly in Virginia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (7%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (21 grants), Eagles Mere, PA (12 grants), Charlottesville, VA (3 grants) and Henrico, VA (3 grants).
Does Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott's largest grantees?
Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott's largest 2022 grantees include Elk Hill Farm ($4,065 across 2 grants), Westminster Canterbury Foundation ($3,000 across 4 grants) and Makindu Children's Program ($1,750 across 2 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as children and families, education, services for older adults, and the arts. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott reported a distributable amount of $895 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott's EIN?
Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6048451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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