The Scrooby Foundation
The Scrooby Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It made 18 grants totaling $1,120,000 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations in Colorado, Minnesota, Florida, and Washington, DC.
The Scrooby Foundation at a glance
In short: The Scrooby Foundation gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), top state Colorado. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,120,000
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,222
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $7,150,617
- -7.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (48% 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 Scrooby Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 345 St Peter Street 2020, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (612) 860-0157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scrooby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vail Valley Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $995K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 116 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 43% to Minnesota, 7% to Florida, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Scrooby Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $871K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Valley Foundation Avon, CO | Foundation Campaign | $500,000 |
| The Art Partnership St. Paul, MN | Annual Fund | $200,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Minneapolis, MN | Protection Effort Project | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross St. Paul, MN | Disaster Relief | $50,000 |
| Grayvil Animal Center Key Largo, FL | New Building Project | $25,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cuture Center Key Largo, FL | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Ocean Reef Medical Center Key Largo, FL | General Operating | $25,000 |
| TPT St. Paul, MN | History Program | $25,000 |
| National Society of Colonial Dames Washington, DC | Dumbarton House Fund | $25,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | Operating | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,150,617 | $533,303 | $1,129,325 | $1,120,000 | 18 | $1,120,025 | $553,305 | $1,245,677 |
| 2024 | $7,746,639 | $1,162,540 | $1,110,215 | $1,100,000 | 20 | $1,100,025 | $532,486 | $1,143,111 |
| 2023 | $7,694,314 | $453,071 | $1,135,287 | $1,123,000 | 25 | $1,123,025 | $515,199 | $1,071,844 |
| 2022 | $8,376,530 | $708,301 | $966,457 | $955,000 | 27 | $955,025 | $477,293 | $1,107,745 |
| 2021 | $8,634,686 | $674,184 | $872,540 | $871,000 | 26 | — | $557,198 | $970,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scrooby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Vail Valley Foundation describes its mission as enhancing quality of life in the Vail Valley and showcasing the community through arts, athletics, and education. Eagle Valley Land Trust says it protects local lands, scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and wildlife habitats. Animal Humane Society describes its work as providing reduced-cost wellness and spay/neuter services for people in need. Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger together.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $1,120,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $22,500. Its largest grants included $500,000 to Vail Valley Foundation for a foundation campaign, $200,000 to The Art Partnership for its annual fund, and $100,000 to The Nature Conservancy for a protection effort project. Other grants included $50,000 to American Red Cross for disaster relief and $25,000 to Grayvil Animal Center for a new building project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Priscilla Brewster as President/Trustee and Susan B. McCarthy as Vice President/Secretary.
The Scrooby Foundation is led by Priscilla Brewster, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Priscilla Brewster
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan B. McCarthy
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Scrooby Foundation
How much does The Scrooby Foundation give each year?
The Scrooby Foundation gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 20 grants.
What is The Scrooby Foundation's typical grant size?
The Scrooby Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $62,222, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scrooby Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does The Scrooby Foundation give grants?
The Scrooby Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (43%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (6 grants), Key Largo, FL (3 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does The Scrooby Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of The Scrooby Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Scrooby Foundation's largest grantees?
The Scrooby Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Vail Valley Foundation ($500,000), The Art Partnership ($200,000) and The Nature Conservancy ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Scrooby Foundation?
The Scrooby Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 Scrooby Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scrooby Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Scrooby Foundation's EIN?
The Scrooby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1795397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Scrooby 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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