The Paul Scammell Foundation
The Paul Scammell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $184K.
The Paul Scammell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paul Scammell Foundation gave $56K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,000
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,932,817
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Paul Scammell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Womens Audio Mission ($15K). Together the top 7 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Paul Scammell Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Audio Mission San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mercy Corps Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc Albert Lea, MN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,932,817 | $202,881 | $132,011 | $56,000 | 7 | $111,842 | $184,460 | $117,310 |
| 2023 | $1,861,947 | $109,673 | $128,099 | $55,500 | 9 | $110,102 | $92,576 | $108,289 |
| 2022 | $1,880,373 | $86,937 | $138,055 | $64,500 | 10 | $118,781 | $69,363 | $109,352 |
| 2021 | $1,931,491 | $147,670 | $123,273 | $49,450 | 8 | $103,895 | $129,311 | $118,132 |
| 2020 | $1,907,094 | $61,009 | $123,705 | $53,000 | 7 | — | $44,504 | $105,034 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul Scammell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paul Scammell Foundation is led by Laurel A Lee, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurel A Lee
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $34K, to Laurel A Lee (Pres, Dir, Sec).
Frequently asked questions about The Paul Scammell Foundation
How much does The Paul Scammell Foundation give each year?
The Paul Scammell Foundation gave $56K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 9 grants.
What is The Paul Scammell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paul Scammell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul Scammell Foundation give grants?
The Paul Scammell Foundation's top state is California, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Connecticut (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Paul Scammell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Paul Scammell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul Scammell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paul Scammell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Womens Audio Mission ($15,000), Save the Children Federation Inc ($10,000) and World Central Kitchen Incorporated ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul Scammell Foundation?
The Paul Scammell Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (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 Paul Scammell Foundation's EIN?
The Paul Scammell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0144164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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