The Scott Foundation
The Scott Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chesterfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $655K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
The Scott Foundation at a glance
In short: The Scott Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,163
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,163
- Median grant
- $6,163
- Total assets
- $654,986
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Scott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Eureka Springs, AR | Tiger Transportation | $6,163 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $654,986 | $202,662 | $276,625 | $6,163 | 1 | $138,632 |
| 2024 | $698,172 | $246,998 | $307,977 | — | — | $170,635 |
| 2023 | $689,259 | $240,323 | $306,538 | — | — | $172,158 |
| 2022 | $713,923 | $220,658 | $286,759 | — | — | $167,897 |
| 2021 | $753,274 | $267,700 | $247,265 | — | — | $107,971 |
| 2020 | $749,152 | $222,867 | $256,283 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Scott Foundation is led by Loretta A. Scott, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Loretta A. Scott
Director & President
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgette Gladson
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
Director & Treasurer → Director, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joe H. Scott Sr Dod (2023–2024) — Director, President & Secretary
- Former: Joe H. Scott Sr. (2020–2022) — Director, President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Foundation
How much does The Scott Foundation give each year?
The Scott Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Scott Foundation?
The Scott Foundation reported $655K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $203K.
Where does The Scott Foundation operate?
The Scott Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is The Scott Foundation's EIN?
The Scott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1838810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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