The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dodge, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $633K. Net investment income was $15.1M.
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation gave $633K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $127K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $632,500
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $126,500
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $25,945,086
- +124.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($600K). Together the top 5 received $633K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 21 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $550K (2024) to $825K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $633K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Scott Family Fund | $600,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Acadiana Inc Lafayette, LA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Harwood Museum Alliance Inc Taos, NM | Charles Ross Exhibition | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Central Lincoln County Young Mens Christian Associ Damariscotta, ME | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
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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 | $25,945,086 | $15,075,611 | $680,394 | $632,500 | 5 | $647,875 | $15,065,963 | $921,146 |
| 2024 | $11,551,268 | $1,296,949 | $1,126,267 | $549,594 | 3 | $549,594 | $854,838 | $551,791 |
| 2023 | $11,380,586 | $-599,751 | $398,529 | $592,595 | 7 | $592,595 | $111,607 | $555,594 |
| 2022 | $12,378,866 | $-185,529 | $453,983 | $696,160 | 3 | $696,160 | $51,520 | $612,596 |
| 2021 | $13,018,378 | $134,873 | $694,870 | $758,038 | 3 | — | $212,199 | $670,159 |
| 2020 | $13,578,375 | $-67,792 | $1,098,493 | $825,000 | 2 | — | $178,200 | $763,678 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $921K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation is led by Sherman A Scott, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sherman A Scott
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew B Scott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Scott
Director & Vice President
Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura S Avery
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaesby A Scott
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Derouen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jean-Louis Lemoine (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation
How much does The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation give each year?
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation gave $633K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $550K across 3 grants.
What is The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $126,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation give grants?
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($600,000), Catholic Charities of Acadiana Inc ($15,000) and The Harwood Museum Alliance Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation?
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $648K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $921K (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 is The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4313916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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