The William C and Cindy L Scott

Foundation · Grantmaker NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-3999250

The William C and Cindy L Scott is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $272K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+13.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$122K

+449.2% YoY

Grant Count

+187.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+91.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William C and Cindy L Scott reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The William C and Cindy L Scott

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $176K (77%)

Virginia $25K (11%)

Oregon $16K (7%)

California $5K (2%)

Washington $3K (1%)

District of Columbia $2K (1%)

Nevada $2K (1%)

Texas $500 (0%)

States

California District of Columbia Nevada New York Oregon Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

AlexandriaArlingtonBronxDallasDeer HarborFishers IslandLas VegasNew YorkPortlandRestonUplandWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,233,894	$1,090,462	$1,103,207
Revenue	$288,030	$21,121	$49,329
Expenses	$144,598	$33,866	$60,456
Qualifying Distributions	$122,200	$22,250	$35,500
Net Investment Income	$271,542	$21,063	$34,272
Distributable Amount	$75,327	$75,764	$85,022

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

66 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Island Health Project ($30,000), Fishers Island Fire Department ($27,000), Weill Cornell Medicine ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK, NY	TO DISCOVER, INTERPRET, AND DISSEMINATE--THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION--KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HUMAN CULTURES, THE NATURAL WORLD, AND THE UNIVERSE.	$650
CHILDREN'S CANCER ASSOCIATION PORTLAND, OR	SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT CREATE IMMEDIATE AND MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENT TO THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN.	$1,000
FISHERS ISLAND CHURCHES FISHERS ISLAND, NY	TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE LONG TERM GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF EACH OF THE ISLAND CHURCHES	$1,000
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL PORTLAND, OR	SUPPORT THE HARMONIOUS DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADOLESCENT'S GIFTS: SPIRITUAL, RELIGIOUS, INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND AESTHETIC. JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL HOPES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS DEVELOPMENT BY DEMONSTRATING A PERSONAL CONCERN FOR INDIVIDUALS, A SPECIAL CONCERN FOR THE POOR, AN ARTICULATE WISDOM, ENTHUSIASM, AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.	$5,000
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN FISHERS ISLAND, NY	PURSUES ITS MISSION THROUGH ITS ROLE AS A MUSEUM OF LIVING PLANT COLLECTIONS ARRANGED IN GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES ACROSS ITS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK SITE	$10,000
WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT PATIENT CARE, SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND THE EDUCATION OF FUTURE PHYSICIANS IN NEW YORK CITY AND AROUND THE WORLD	$25,000
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY	TO PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE CENTRAL PARK AS A SANCTUARY FROM THE PACE AND PRESSURES OF CITY LIFE, ENHANCING THE ENJOYMENT AND WELLBEING OF ALL	$5,000
WALSH PARK BENEVOLENT CORPORATION FISHERS ISLAND, NY	SUPPORT TO CREATE AND MAINTAINS AFFORDABLE LIVING UNITS ON FISHERS ISLAND FOR YEAR-ROUND RESIDENTS, WHO ARE ACTIVE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY	$2,000
FISHERS ISLAND UNION CHAPEL FISHERS ISLAND, NY	SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR FAITH FORMATION, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT, AND OUTDOOR MINISTRIES	$1,000
ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT FISHERS ISLAND, NY	SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF QUALITY HEALTH CARE TO THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WILLIAM C SCOTT	PRESIDENT	1	—
CINDY L SCOTT	TREASURER	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The William C and Cindy L Scott?

The William C and Cindy L Scott is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The William C and Cindy L Scott?

As of 2024, The William C and Cindy L Scott holds $1.2M in total assets with $288K in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $122K in 2024.

Where does The William C and Cindy L Scott operate?

The William C and Cindy L Scott has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does The William C and Cindy L Scott award?

In 2024, The William C and Cindy L Scott awarded 23 grants totaling $122K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The William C and Cindy L Scott required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The William C and Cindy L Scott reported a distributable amount of $75K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The William C and Cindy L Scott's EIN?

The William C and Cindy L Scott's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3999250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.