The Scott Foundation
The Scott Foundation is a private foundation based in Monroe, Louisiana. In 2024, it gave $856,116 across 256 grants. Its listed grants supported charitable, medical, educational, and religious organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Louisiana.
The Scott Foundation at a glance
In short: The Scott Foundation gave $856K across 256 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Louisiana. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $856,116
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 256
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,344
- +32.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $17,597,466
- +9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (58 of 256, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Scott Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Mary Ellen Thompson as the contact, says no specific format is required, and limits awards to organizations primarily in North Louisiana.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Ellen Thompson
Mailing address: PO Box 4948, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: (318) 387-4160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thomas H & Scott Charitable Fund ($150K). Together the top 10 received $444K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($17,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,532 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,519 grants of 1,532 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 12% to Tennessee, 9% to Texas, 4% to Arkansas, and 1% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 256 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Scott Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 58 of 256 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $699K (2021) to $856K (2024). In 2024 it made 256 grants totaling $856K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas H & Scott Charitable Fund Monroe, LA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| United Way of Northeast LA Monroe, LA | Charitable | $55,750 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical | $51,815 |
| Pilots for Patients Monroe, LA | Charitable | $50,500 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Research Houston, TX | Medical | $50,000 |
| Louisiana Baptist Children's Home Monroe, LA | Charitable | $24,500 |
| Rays of Sonshine Monroe, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $17,500 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | Education | $15,500 |
| The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Shreveport, LA | Medical | $15,000 |
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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 | $17,597,466 | $968,486 | $1,008,109 | $856,116 | 256 | $868,081 | $358,472 | $816,719 |
| 2023 | $16,103,895 | $887,270 | $972,559 | $812,662 | 323 | $825,392 | $338,025 | $764,038 |
| 2022 | $15,942,889 | $1,449,152 | $912,781 | $737,089 | 329 | $747,510 | $914,932 | $813,163 |
| 2021 | $17,280,419 | $1,221,172 | $859,012 | $698,528 | 280 | — | $902,111 | $779,893 |
| 2020 | $14,209,239 | $693,533 | $849,192 | $706,709 | 344 | — | $315,127 | $697,140 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $817K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in charitable, medical, educational, and religious categories. The grantees describe a range of services: Pilots for Patients assists people needing air transportation for medical purposes; The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia provides resources, education, and support for people affected by dementia; and Grace Place Ministries says it ministers to people in need, with a focus on restoring women to healthy, happy, and safe lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 256 grants totaling $856,116. Grant amounts ranged from $1 to $150,000, with a median of $500. Among its larger grants were $150,000 to Thomas H & Scott Charitable Fund, $55,750 to United Way of Northeast LA, $51,815 to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, $50,500 to Pilots for Patients, and $50,000 to M D Anderson Cancer Research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Betty S Cummins as chairperson, Evelyn Johnson and Mary Ellen Thompson as trustees, and George J Bershen as secretary-treasurer.
The Scott Foundation is led by Betty S. Cummins, Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betty S. Cummins
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George J. Bershen
Sec-Treas
Sec.-Treas → Sec-Treas, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Carrick R. Inabnett (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cheryl Metzger (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Hugh McDonald (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lyle Miller (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Nielsen (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Nicholson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas H. Scott Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Foundation
How much does The Scott Foundation give each year?
The Scott Foundation gave $856K across 256 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $813K across 323 grants.
What is The Scott Foundation's typical grant size?
The Scott Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,344, across 256 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scott Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Scott Foundation give grants?
The Scott Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (12%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, LA (44 grants), Shreveport, LA (11 grants), Houston, TX (10 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (10 grants).
Does The Scott Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 256 grants with a stated purpose on The Scott Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (143 grants), "Education" (56 grants) and "Religious" (21 grants).
Who are The Scott Foundation's largest grantees?
The Scott Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Thomas H & Scott Charitable Fund ($150,000), United Way of Northeast LA ($55,750) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($51,815), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($17,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Scott Foundation?
The Scott Foundation reported $17.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $868K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $817K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Scott Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in charitable, medical, educational, and religious categories. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scott Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing 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 Foundation's EIN?
The Scott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6027563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Scott 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Scott Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-scott-foundation-morg_c690c841a95845089bd55567fba68863
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