The Scudder Family Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Portland, OR EIN: 26-1409527

The Scudder Family Foundation Inc is a family foundation based in Portland, Oregon. The organization is classified as a private foundation and operates with a focus on charitable giving within its service areas.

Key facts about The Scudder Family Foundation Inc

EIN
26-1409527
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$156,800
Grants made (2024)
34
Average grant
$4,612
Median grant
$3,500
New grantees (estimate)
6% first-time grantees (2 of 34, 2024)
Total assets
$1,677,066
Primary geography
Oregon (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Scudder Family Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Scudder Family Foundation Inc's 34 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (24%), Virginia (20%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 34 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provides Medical Care to Uninsured & Low Income Oregonians" (3 grants).

Is The Scudder Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

6%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 34 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.

  • 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

+8.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$157K

-2.5% YoY

Grant Count

34

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-2.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scudder Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.
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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Portland, Oregon and operates within the state of Oregon.


Note: Limited detailed information about this specific foundation's mission statement, grant sizes, application procedures, leadership, and recent grantmaking activity is available in the verified sources provided. For comprehensive information about funding priorities, application requirements, and current grant opportunities, direct contact with the foundation is recommended.

Grant Distribution by State

17states

Share of all 34 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

PortlandWashingtonPhiladelphiaNew YorkAlohaArroyo SecoAuburnBoardmanBostonChester SpringsDes MoinesFederal WayFossilLittle RockRichmondSan AntonioTaosMemphisWoburnArlington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

The foundation maintains assets and engages in grant-making activities. As of the most recent available data, the organization is actively distributing funds to support its charitable mission.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$91K$181K$272K$363K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,677,066$1,545,368$1,529,161
Revenue$329,676$140,913$-10,418
Expenses$197,978$195,092$191,946
Qualifying Distributions$162,065$160,800$165,780
Net Investment Income$295,317$115,601$18,388
Distributable Amount$123,769$113,407$122,800

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$40K$80K$121K$161K31 grants202034 grants202134 grants202234 grants202334 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The Nature Conservancy: $30KThe Nature Conservancy$30KDoctors Without Borders: $9KDoctors Without Borders$9KCentral City Concern: $8KCentral City Concern$8KWorld Food Program USA: $8KWorld Food Program USA$8KAmerican Red Cross: $7KAmerican Red Cross$7KMercy Corps: $6KMercy Corps$6KOregon Food Bank: $6KOregon Food Bank$6KUnhcr USA: $6KUnhcr USA$6KSt Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc: $6KSt Jude Children's ResearchHospital Inc$6KGood Shepherd Food Bank (Maine): $4KGood Shepherd Food Bank(Maine)$4K

Grant Size Distribution

167 grants across all recorded years

167<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Nature Conservancy ($29,500), Doctors Without Borders ($9,000), Central City Concern ($8,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VAFunds land conservation nationally and internationALLY. conservation of oregon estuary.$29,500
Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MDProvides emergency medical care internationally$9,000
Central City Concern Portland, ORHousing, medical, employment for homeless in PortlAND$8,000
World Food Program USA Washington, DCUN-sponsored program feeds refugees, areas of famiNE.$8,000
American Red Cross Des Moines, IAProvides domestic emergency aid.$6,500
Mercy Corps Portland, ORProvides emergency disaster and other relief interNATIONALLY.$6,000
Oregon Food Bank Portland, ORDispenses food to poor Oregon families.$6,000
UNHCR USA Washington, DCUN-linked agency provides services, schooling, traINING FOR REFUGEES.$6,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TNProvides free medical care to children.$5,500
Good Shepherd Food Bank (Maine) Auburn, MEDispenses food to Maine families$4,200

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Charles ScudderPresident1—
Jean ScudderVice President1—
Frederick W RoseSecretary1—
Carolyn MillerTreasurer1—

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does The Scudder Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation is based in Portland, Oregon and operates within the state of Oregon. --- **Note:** Limited detailed information about this specific foundation's mission statement, grant sizes, application procedures, leadership, and recent grantmaking activity is available in the verified sources provided. For comprehensive information about funding priorities, application requirements, and current grant opportunities, direct contact with the foundation is recommended.

What size grants does The Scudder Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Scudder Family Foundation Inc awarded 34 grants totaling $157K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Scudder Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Scudder Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $124K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Scudder Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Scudder Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1409527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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