The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust
The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust is a private foundation based in Mineola, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $126,650 through 16 grants to charitable organizations, including schools, churches, religious organizations, and other nonprofits.
The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust at a glance
In short: The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust gave $127K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,650
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,916
- +43.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,753,293
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Kelly 330 Old Country Rd 305, Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: (516) 739-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mary's High School ($28K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 62% to recipients in New York, 14% in Indiana, 4% in Pennsylvania, 4% in Maryland, and 12% in an unspecified state category. The listed grants also include a $500 grant to Life Rolls On Foundation in Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $127K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's High School Manhasset, NY | Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $27,700 |
| Munxar Parish Church | Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Church Manhasset, NY | Charitable Purposes of the Catholic Church | $11,450 |
| Catholic Charities New York, NY | Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame Edward Frederick Sorin Society Notre Dame, IN | Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Congregation of Holy Cross Notre Dame, IN | Charitable Missions of the Catholic Church | $7,500 |
| Congregation of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate Scranton, PA | Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $5,000 |
| De La Salle School Freeport, NY | Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Dominican Sisters New York, NY | Charitable Purposes of the Catholic Church | $5,000 |
| Grace Academy Hagerstown, MD | Charitable Purposes of the Organization | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,753,293 | $68,068 | $159,516 | $126,650 | 16 | $126,650 | $47,540 | $3,570 |
| 2024 | $1,844,773 | $71,132 | $137,155 | $104,591 | 19 | $104,591 | $37,970 | $104,264 |
| 2023 | $1,910,796 | $1,983,656 | $72,860 | $70,000 | 12 | $70,000 | — | $100 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — 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 Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, Catholic churches and religious organizations, and other charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Grace Academy Inc. describes its mission as enhancing students’ potential through Christian education so they may serve Jesus Christ in the world. Life Rolls On Foundation describes its work as improving the quality of life for young people affected by spinal cord injury, using action sports to inspire possibilities beyond paralysis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust gave $126,650 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $27,700, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $27,700 to St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, New York; $15,000 to Munxar Parish Church; $11,450 to St. Mary’s Church in Manhasset; and $10,000 each to Catholic Charities in New York and the Notre Dame Edward Frederick Sorin Society in Notre Dame, Indiana. Grace Academy Inc. received $5,000, and Life Rolls On Foundation received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shawn P. Kelly as trustee.
The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust is led by Shawn P. Kelly, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shawn P. Kelly
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Shawn P Kelly (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust
How much does The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust give each year?
The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust gave $127K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 19 grants.
What is The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust's typical grant size?
The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,916, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust that year got $10K on average.
Where does The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust give grants?
The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Manhasset, NY (2 grants), Notre Dame, IN (2 grants) and Queens, NY (2 grants).
Who are The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust's largest grantees?
The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust's largest 2025 grantees include St Mary's High School ($27,700), Munxar Parish Church ($15,000) and St Mary's Church ($11,450), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust?
The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, Catholic churches and religious organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust?
The Trust 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 ↑
What is The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust's EIN?
The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1709454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The John H and Dorothy M Scully Trust 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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