The Scudder Association Foundation Inc
The Scudder Association Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports medical and educational institutions in India, other charitable, religious, and educational activities, and family-history work.
The Scudder Association Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Scudder Association Foundation Inc gave $125K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,025
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,256
- +293.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $4,579,308
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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.
How to apply to The Scudder Association Foundation Inc
- 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
Website: https://scudder.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scudder Association Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation I ($90K). Together the top 3 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 67 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission includes support for medical hospitals and schools in India. Its 2024 grants included recipients in New York and grants to the Church of South India Trust Association; the filing reports 72% of grant dollars going to recipients in New York and 28% to recipients with no state listed.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Scudder Association Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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
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 $113K (2020) to $198K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation I New York, NY | General & Unrestricted; Jawadhi Hills Tribal Medical Care and Community Development Program; Low-Cost Effective Care Unit; RUHSA for Community development projects related to the vocational education of young men | $90,000 |
| The Church of South India Trust Association | Walter Scudder School | $30,000 |
| The Church of South India Trust Association | Arni High School | $5,000 |
| Delaware County Historical Association Delhi, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25 |
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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 | $4,579,308 | $466,035 | $267,884 | $125,025 | 4 | $250,527 | $455,490 | $276,491 |
| 2023 | $4,381,157 | $213,538 | $256,998 | $143,000 | 18 | $249,549 | $204,777 | $252,423 |
| 2022 | $5,058,133 | $-106,558 | $279,856 | $150,000 | 17 | $279,205 | $109,079 | $260,966 |
| 2021 | $6,034,710 | $519,848 | $316,955 | $197,703 | 14 | $263,608 | $424,395 | $332,846 |
| 2020 | $5,236,470 | $207,696 | $218,232 | $113,000 | 14 | — | $167,626 | $221,677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scudder Association Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $276K for 2024 — 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 says its mission is to support specific medical hospitals and schools in India; support other charitable, religious, and educational activities; and research and publish Scudder family history. Its website also describes a history of supporting medical missions and educational institutions in India.
In 2024, it gave grants to the Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation, the Church of South India Trust Association, and the Delaware County Historical Association. The latter describes its mission as collecting, preserving, and presenting the history and traditions of Delaware County and the surrounding region.
The foundation’s website describes educational scholarships as merit- and need-based and open to all, with study areas including medical arts, humanitarian arts and education, and ministerial and spiritual guidance. An older page says the scholarship program is on hold until further notice; another scholarship page says applications are being accepted. These scholarships are described as assistance to students, rather than grants to outside organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $125,025. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $90,000, with a median of $17,500.
The largest grant was $90,000 to the Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation in New York, for general and unrestricted purposes and programs related to tribal medical care, community development, low-cost care, and vocational education. The Church of South India Trust Association received $30,000 for Walter Scudder School and $5,000 for Arni High School. The Delaware County Historical Association received $25 for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Margery Boyden, Margaret S Coleman, Clive Connor (secretary), Jack Gillmar, Randy Lakeman, Barbara Scudder, Charles S K Scudder, Renee Scudder, Richard Scudder (treasurer), and Virgil Scudder (vice president).
The Scudder Association Foundation Inc is led by Susan Swanson, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Swanson
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles S K Scudder
Director
President & Legal → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Margery Boyden
Director
Family Historian → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Richard Scudder
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $19K (2024)
William Scudder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Clive Connor
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Jack Gillmar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Taylor
Vice President, Director & Treasurer
First Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Scudder
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Sherman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret S Coleman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Lakeman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Scudder
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virgil Scudder
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bennett Gillmar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Orchaniian
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Scudder
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Taylor
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Craig Wallace (2023) — Director
- Former: Betsy Steel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Buddy Scudder (2020–2022) — Second Vice President
- Former: Eliza Aldous (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hadley Steel Bazrsky (2020–2022) — Recording Secretary
- Former: John Witney Scudder (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Scudder (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Phoebe Flint (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Williamson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: David Fisher (2021–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $19K, to Richard Scudder (Dir, Treas). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Scudder Association Foundation Inc
How much does The Scudder Association Foundation Inc give each year?
The Scudder Association Foundation Inc gave $125K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 18 grants.
What is The Scudder Association Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Scudder Association Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $31,256, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Scudder Association Foundation Inc give grants?
The Scudder Association Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Scudder Association Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Scudder Association Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Scudder Association Foundation Inc?
The Scudder Association Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (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 Scudder Association Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says its mission is to support specific medical hospitals and schools in India; support other charitable, religious, and educational activities; and research and publish Scudder family history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scudder Association Foundation Inc?
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 Scudder Association Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Scudder Association Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5647705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Scudder Association Foundation Inc 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.
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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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