The Scudder Family Foundation Inc
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2024, it awarded 34 grants totaling $156,800.
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Scudder Family Foundation Inc gave $157K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Oregon. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,800
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,612
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,677,066
- +8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (24% 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 Scudder Family 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: 4625 Sw 29Th Avenue, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (732) 741-7777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scudder Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($30K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states and Washington, DC. By share of grant dollars, recipients in Oregon received 24%, Virginia 20%, DC 13%, Pennsylvania 7%, and Maryland 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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 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 $115K (2020) to $161K (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Funds land conservation nationally and internationALLY. conservation of oregon estuary. | $29,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Provides emergency medical care internationally | $9,000 |
| Central City Concern Portland, OR | Housing, medical, employment for homeless in PortlAND | $8,000 |
| World Food Program USA Washington, DC | UN-sponsored program feeds refugees, areas of famiNE. | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross Des Moines, IA | Provides domestic emergency aid. | $6,500 |
| Mercy Corps Portland, OR | Provides emergency disaster and other relief interNATIONALLY. | $6,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR | Dispenses food to poor Oregon families. | $6,000 |
| Unhcr USA Washington, DC | UN-linked agency provides services, schooling, traINING FOR REFUGEES. | $6,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | Provides free medical care to children. | $5,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank (Maine) Auburn, ME | Dispenses food to Maine families | $4,200 |
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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 | $1,677,066 | $329,676 | $197,978 | $156,800 | 34 | $162,065 | $295,317 | $123,769 |
| 2023 | $1,545,368 | $140,913 | $195,092 | $160,800 | 34 | $160,800 | $115,601 | $113,407 |
| 2022 | $1,529,161 | $-10,418 | $191,946 | $156,800 | 34 | $165,780 | $18,388 | $122,800 |
| 2021 | $1,731,525 | $292,580 | $175,780 | $137,500 | 34 | — | $263,143 | $121,027 |
| 2020 | $1,614,725 | $148,253 | $168,028 | $115,000 | 31 | — | $122,585 | $119,049 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including land and water conservation, homelessness services, hunger relief, emergency assistance, health care, and support for refugees.
The Nature Conservancy, which received the largest 2024 grant, describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Central City Concern says it works to end homelessness and help people achieve self-sufficiency through housing and social services. Oregon Food Bank says its mission is to eliminate hunger and its root causes. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $156,800. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $29,500, with a median grant of $3,500. Notable awards included $29,500 to The Nature Conservancy, $9,000 to Doctors Without Borders, $8,000 each to Central City Concern and World Food Program USA, and $6,000 each to Mercy Corps and Oregon Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Scudder as president, Jean Scudder as vice president, Frederick W Rose as secretary, and Carolyn Miller as treasurer.
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc is led by Charles Scudder, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Scudder
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick W. Rose
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Scudder
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Scudder Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Scudder Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc gave $157K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $161K across 34 grants.
What is The Scudder Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,612, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scudder Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Scudder Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc's top state is Oregon, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were 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).
Does The Scudder Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Scudder Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provides Medical Care to Uninsured & Low Income Oregonians" (3 grants).
Who are The Scudder Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Nature Conservancy ($29,500), Doctors Without Borders ($9,000) and Central City Concern ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Scudder Family Foundation Inc?
The Scudder Family Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Scudder Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including land and water conservation, homelessness services, hunger relief, emergency assistance, health care, and support for refugees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scudder Family 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 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.
Does The Scudder Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Scudder Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-scudder-family-foundation-inc-morg_2e1aff2a8ee14e15ba4e95ddea5ffc8e
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