The Scully Family Foundation Inc
The Scully Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing states that it supports organizations and causes in the greater Boston and New Hampshire area.
The Scully Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Scully Family Foundation Inc gave $159K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Massachusetts. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,250
- -78.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -60.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,477
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% 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 Scully Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The final filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It listed written materials, no restrictions on awards, and no deadlines; these are filing statements, not current application instructions.
- Contact
Application contact: Rosmarie H Scully
Mailing address: 55 Watertown Street 048, Lexington, MA 02421-6343
Phone: (617) 484-5432
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scully Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Paul Parish ($50K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 141 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing identifies the greater Boston and New Hampshire area as its service area. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 6% to recipients in New Hampshire; the remaining shares went to Virginia (1%) and Washington, DC (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Scully Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $728K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul Parish Cambridge, MA | Generalsupport | $50,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston Boston, MA | Art in Tune Program | $45,000 |
| Handel & Haydn Society Boston, MA | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Mother Caroline Academy Boston, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| North Country Chamber Players Franconia, NH | Generalsupport | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston Boston, MA | Salute to Spring Event | $1,000 |
| Longy School of Music of Bard College Cambridge, MA | FY25 Gala Fund | $1,000 |
| Hollins University Roanoke, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Archdiocese of Boston Braintree, MA | Catholic Appeal | $500 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 11 in 2025, 28 in 2024, and 28 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $28,713 | $166,927 | $159,250 | 11 | $159,680 | $21,466 | — |
| 2024 | $138,214 | $106,864 | $740,501 | $728,450 | 28 | $731,310 | $97,673 | $30,911 |
| 2023 | $771,851 | $-13,792 | $149,017 | $134,400 | 28 | $137,772 | — | $40,993 |
| 2022 | $934,660 | $48,226 | $685,622 | $661,125 | 36 | $663,873 | $32,371 | $75,410 |
| 2021 | $1,572,056 | $368,474 | $247,615 | $207,125 | 38 | $210,295 | $326,404 | $83,629 |
| 2020 | $1,451,197 | $31,428 | $160,766 | $102,515 | 32 | — | — | $84,550 |
| 2019 | $1,580,535 | $182,265 | $488,623 | $440,450 | 31 | — | $140,166 | $93,160 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as “supporting organizations and causes in the greater Boston and New Hampshire area.” Its 2025 grants included support for cultural, educational, religious, and civic organizations.
Among the grantees, Mother Caroline Academy describes its mission as providing a quality education that develops students’ potential and prepares them for competitive secondary schools. North Country Chamber Players says it seeks to culturally enrich northern New Hampshire communities through chamber music performances and educational and community programs. Hollins University describes itself as a liberal arts university dedicated to academic excellence and humane values; Leadership Institute says it educates people for participation in government, politics, and media.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $159,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest awards were $50,000 to St Paul Parish for general support, $45,000 to Museum of Fine Arts Boston for its Art in Tune program, $25,000 to Handel & Haydn Society for its annual fund, and $25,000 to Mother Caroline Academy for general support. North Country Chamber Players received $10,000 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rosmarie H Scully as president and treasurer, Joia Kirby as clerk, and Andrea Keogh and Katrina Ohl as directors.
The Scully Family Foundation Inc is led by Rosmarie H. Scully, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rosmarie H. Scully
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Keogh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Ohl
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joia Kirby
Clerk
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Scully Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Scully Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Scully Family Foundation Inc gave $159K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $728K across 28 grants.
What is The Scully Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Scully Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $14,477, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scully Family Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Scully Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Scully Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does The Scully Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of The Scully Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Scully Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Scully Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Paul Parish ($50,000), Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($46,000 across 2 grants) and Handel & Haydn Society ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Scully Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as “supporting organizations and causes in the greater Boston and New Hampshire area.” Its 2025 grants included support for cultural, educational, religious, and civic organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scully Family Foundation Inc?
The final filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 Scully Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Scully Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3556853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Scully 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Scully Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-scully-family-foundation-inc-morg_bc84b137f4544947b693c4b37a412178
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