The Scott Family Fund
The Scott Family Fund is a private foundation based in Mill Valley, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including humanitarian aid, reproductive rights, animal welfare, mental health, conservation, and housing support.
The Scott Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Scott Family Fund gave $370K across 90 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $369,500
- +59.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 90
- +8900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,106
- -98.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $5,288,892
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Scott Family Fund
- 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: 5 Wildomar St, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 806-0929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scott Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($30K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 213 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (26%), the District of Columbia (16%), New York (11%), Oregon (10%), and Maryland (9%). The listed grantees also include organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 90 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Scott Family Fund gives
- Giving grew 443% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $68K (2021) to $370K (2024). In 2024 it made 90 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Carter Center Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Sudan Mutual Aid Coalition Albemarle, NC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund Washington, DC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Abortion Care Network Washington, DC | Support | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety New York, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| St Andrew Nativity School Portland, OR | General Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,288,892 | $28,721 | $391,307 | $369,500 | 90 | $369,500 | $28,721 | $306,705 |
| 2023 | $5,651,478 | $1,055,555 | $235,807 | $232,000 | 1 | $232,000 | $1,055,555 | $223,073 |
| 2022 | $4,831,730 | $3,728,034 | $113,894 | $107,000 | 52 | $107,000 | $80,049 | $225,891 |
| 2021 | $1,217,590 | $359 | $71,197 | $68,000 | 25 | $68,000 | $359 | $87,102 |
| 2020 | $1,288,428 | $-23,280 | $76,104 | $72,900 | 45 | — | $12,817 | $69,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scott Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $307K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Direct Relief describes its work as humanitarian aid for people affected by poverty or emergencies. The Center for Reproductive Rights says it uses the law to advance reproductive rights as human rights, while Pigs Peace Sanctuary provides a safe home for unwanted, abused, or neglected animals. Lines for Life describes its work as preventing substance abuse and suicide and promoting mental health. The Elkhorn Slough Foundation works to conserve and restore Elkhorn Slough and its watershed, and Transition Projects helps people move from homelessness to housing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 90 grants totaling $369,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $30,000 each to Doctors Without Borders and the Carter Center, and $25,000 to Direct Relief. Other grants included $15,000 each to Sudan Mutual Aid Coalition and Sudan Relief Fund, and $12,000 to the Foundation for Individual Rights. The fund also gave $10,000 each to Abortion Care Network, the Center for Reproductive Rights, Everytown for Gun Safety, and St Andrew Nativity School. Additional 2024 grants included $5,000 each to Ipas, Pigs Peace Sanctuary, Lines for Life, Elkhorn Slough Foundation, and Transition Projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Scott, Alison Ferguson Scott, Ann Scott, and Nathaniel Scott as vice presidents and assistant secretaries.
The Scott Family Fund's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Ferguson Scott
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann Scott
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Scott
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Scott
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alan B. Scott (2020) — CEO
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Scott Family Fund
How much does The Scott Family Fund give each year?
The Scott Family Fund gave $370K across 90 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $232K across 1 grant.
What is The Scott Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Scott Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,106, across 90 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Scott Family Fund give grants?
The Scott Family Fund's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (16 grants), Portland, OR (10 grants), San Francisco, CA (8 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Scott Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 66% of The Scott Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 90) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support" (30 grants).
Who are The Scott Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Scott Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($30,000), Carter Center ($30,000) and Direct Relief ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Scott Family Fund?
The Scott Family Fund reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $370K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Scott Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Direct Relief describes its work as humanitarian aid for people affected by poverty or emergencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scott Family Fund?
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 Family Fund's EIN?
The Scott Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0262354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Scott Family Fund 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 October 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Scott Family Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-scott-family-fund-morg_f307484e92fa4df0bb65eb653834e660
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