The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in multiple states, including organizations working in health, hunger relief, conservation, the arts, and other areas.
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation gave $33K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $735.556), top state Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,100
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $736
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $701,802
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (9 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (26% 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 Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 200 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida accounted for 26% of grant dollars, Tennessee 17%, Michigan 11%, New York 11%, and Indiana 9%. Grants were also made to organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 45 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $606; repeat grants $768. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $38K (2022). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Chattanooga, TN | Five for Ten Program | $5,000 |
| Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame of America Found Daytona Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Albuquerque, NM | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American National Red Cross Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | Sugar Loaf fund | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Palm Coast, FL | Mother Seton Outreach Ministry / Providing to our Community | $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 | $701,802 | $43,473 | $49,307 | $33,100 | 45 | $41,103 | $37,352 | $45,070 |
| 2024 | $707,636 | $28,894 | $45,289 | $29,500 | 37 | $37,750 | $25,692 | $42,667 |
| 2023 | $724,031 | $31,702 | $49,250 | $35,400 | 41 | $43,019 | $25,812 | $39,373 |
| 2022 | $741,579 | $47,834 | $53,611 | $38,250 | 45 | $45,775 | $74,885 | $40,034 |
| 2021 | $747,356 | $29,872 | $41,821 | $26,950 | 32 | $34,475 | $44,005 | $46,226 |
| 2020 | $759,305 | $105,563 | $41,988 | $27,850 | 35 | — | $11,167 | $34,352 |
| 2019 | $695,730 | $66,627 | $43,812 | $28,350 | 39 | — | $64,557 | $35,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions illustrate the range of work supported. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to promote health and well-being. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana says it works to improve equitable access to nutritious food and address the conditions that cause food insecurity. Leelanau Conservancy says it conserves land, water, and scenic character and offers educational programs.
Other 2025 grantees include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases; Target ALS Foundation, which works to advance ALS research; and Interlochen Center for the Arts, which supports educational, artistic, and cultural programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $33,100. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Its largest listed grants were $5,000 each to Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, for its Five for Ten Program, and Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame of America Foundation, for general and unrestricted purposes.
Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Mayo Clinic, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, and Leelanau Conservancy; and $500 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Target ALS Foundation, American Heart Association, and Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Austin Atherton as director and treasurer; Nancy Atherton as president and director; Paige Atherton as director and secretary; and Reid Atherton and Scott Atherton as directors and vice presidents.
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation is led by Nancy Atherton, President & Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Atherton
President & Director
President, Director & Sec* → President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Atherton
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Atherton
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reid Atherton
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Atherton
Director & Vice President
Director, Vice President & Treas* → Director & Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation
How much does The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation give each year?
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation gave $33K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 37 grants.
What is The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $736, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation that year got $606 on average.
Where does The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation give grants?
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation's top state is Florida, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (17%) and Michigan (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants) and Palm Coast, FL (2 grants).
Does The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer ($5,000), Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame of America Found ($5,000) and American Cancer Society ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation?
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation reported $702K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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 does The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions illustrate the range of work supported. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to promote health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation?
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 ↑
What is The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation's EIN?
The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3293989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Scott and Nancy Atherton 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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