The Scarlett Family Foundation
The Scarlett Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Scarlett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Scarlett Family Foundation gave $327K across 18 grants in 2022 (avg $18K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $326,696
- Grants made (2022)
- 18
- Average grant
- $18,150
- Median grant
- $13,068
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (19% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Scarlett Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2379 Maplewood Avenue, Winston Salem, NC 27103
Phone: (704) 497-1061
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scarlett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Lehigh University Business Sch ($52K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported state shares were New Jersey (19%), North Carolina (16%), Pennsylvania (16%), Florida (13%), and Vermont (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 18 grants totaling $327K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University Business Sch Bethlehem, PA | Educational | $52,271 |
| Raptor Trust Millington, NJ | Animal Welfare | $39,203 |
| Kurn Hattin Homes Westminster, VT | Child Welfare | $32,669 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Miami, FL | Medical Research | $32,669 |
| Aarf Winston-Salem, NC | Animal Welfare | $26,136 |
| Maritime Academy Castine, ME | Educational | $19,602 |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary South Hamilton, MA | Educational, Advancement Ofreligion | $19,602 |
| Susan Komen Foundation Dallas, TX | Medical Research | $13,068 |
| Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | Educational | $13,068 |
| Salvation Army Winston-Salem, NC | Advancement Ofreligion | $13,068 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $329,692 | $333,314 | $326,696 | 18 | $326,696 | — |
| 2021 | $3,622 | $2,000 | $3,426 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,049 | $20,000 | $17,369 | — | — | — | $184 |
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 show support for education, animal welfare, child welfare, medical research, religion, and other causes. For example, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary describes itself as an educational institution preparing people for ministry; Wounded Warrior Project says it focuses on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families; and the American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $326,696. Grants ranged from $3,267 to $52,271, with a median grant of $13,068.
Among the largest reported grants were $52,271 to Lehigh University Business School for education; $39,203 to Raptor Trust for animal welfare; $32,669 to Kurn Hattin Homes for child welfare; and $32,669 to Parkinsons Foundation for medical research. Other listed grants included $26,136 to AARF for animal welfare, $19,602 to Maritime Academy for education, and $19,602 to Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for education and advancement of religion. Wounded Warrior Project received $9,801, and the American Heart Association received $6,534.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists James H. Scarlett as president and secretary, Nancy Scarlett as an officer, and William J. Scarlett IV as vice president.
The Scarlett Family Foundation is led by James H. Scarlett, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James H. Scarlett
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Scarlett
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William J. Scarlett IV
Vice President
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 The Scarlett Family Foundation
How much does The Scarlett Family Foundation give each year?
The Scarlett Family Foundation gave $327K across 18 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Scarlett Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Scarlett Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $13,068, and its average grant was $18,150, across 18 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Scarlett Family Foundation give grants?
The Scarlett Family Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (16%) and Pennsylvania (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winston-Salem, NC (3 grants), Morristown, NJ (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Scarlett Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Scarlett Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (6 grants), "Animal Welfare" (4 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Scarlett Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Scarlett Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Lehigh University Business Sch ($52,271), Raptor Trust ($39,203) and Kurn Hattin Homes ($32,669), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Scarlett Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for education, animal welfare, child welfare, medical research, religion, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scarlett Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Scarlett Family Foundation's EIN?
The Scarlett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2936941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Scarlett Family Foundation 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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