The Donald W Scott Foundation
The Donald W Scott Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Terre Haute, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $383K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $38K.
The Donald W Scott Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donald W Scott Foundation gave $64K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,000
- +966.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +566.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $383,079
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Donald W Scott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ISU Foundation ($50K). Together the top 8 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Donald W Scott Foundation gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 74% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2023) to $191K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ISU Foundation Terre Haute, IN | To support foundation's mission | $50,000 |
| VNA Hospice Terre Haute, IN | To support hospice | $5,000 |
| Union Health Foundation Terre Haute, IN | To support union health foundation | $2,500 |
| Art Spaces Terre Haute, IN | To support the general fund | $2,500 |
| First Congregational Church Terre Haute, IN | To support church activities | $1,000 |
| Swope Art Museum Terre Haute, IN | To support the Swope Art Museum | $1,000 |
| Vigo County Education Foundation Terre Haute, IN | To support education | $1,000 |
| Wabash Valley Family Sports Center Terre Haute, IN | To support the general fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $383,079 | $347,899 | $64,150 | $64,000 | 8 | $64,000 | $38,250 | $86,489 |
| 2024 | $402,824 | $32,575 | $6,150 | $6,000 | 5 | $6,000 | $30,182 | $65,198 |
| 2023 | $373,399 | $42,667 | $3,473 | $800 | 4 | $800 | $42,667 | $58,620 |
| 2022 | $357,849 | $109,556 | $191,963 | $190,690 | 15 | $190,690 | $109,556 | $67,747 |
| 2021 | $416,612 | $39,737 | $55,273 | $54,673 | 13 | $54,673 | $39,737 | $69,717 |
| 2020 | $432,148 | $32,364 | $51,628 | $51,134 | 16 | — | $32,364 | $54,627 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald W Scott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Donald W Scott Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Courtney A Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald T Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Megan M Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan T Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon S McGinnis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shannon S Padget (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Donald W Scott Foundation
How much does The Donald W Scott Foundation give each year?
The Donald W Scott Foundation gave $64K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is The Donald W Scott Foundation's typical grant size?
The Donald W Scott Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $8,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Donald W Scott Foundation give grants?
The Donald W Scott Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Terre Haute, IN (8 grants).
Does The Donald W Scott Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Donald W Scott Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Donald W Scott Foundation's largest grantees?
The Donald W Scott Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include ISU Foundation ($50,000), VNA Hospice ($5,000) and Union Health Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Donald W Scott Foundation?
The Donald W Scott Foundation reported $383K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Donald W Scott Foundation?
The Donald W Scott Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Terre Haute, IN. It holds $383K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Donald W Scott Foundation's EIN?
The Donald W Scott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0145198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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