The William C and Cindy L Scott
The William C and Cindy L Scott is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported $208,800 in grants to 13 organizations, including recipients in New York and several other states.
The William C and Cindy L Scott at a glance
In short: The William C and Cindy L Scott gave $209K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $208,800
- +70.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -43.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,062
- +202.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,300
- Total assets
- $1,103,997
- -10.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% 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 William C and Cindy L Scott
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Grants are determined at the discretion of the grantors. The filing lists no required application form or materials and states that support is intended for organizations and special projects in education, the arts, cultural institutions, and other charitable purposes.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, according to the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, according to the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: William C Scott
Mailing address: 445 Park Avenue Suite 1905, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 688-4748
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William C and Cindy L Scott funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Weill Cornell Medicine ($100K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 79 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to Utah, 2% to North Carolina, and 1% each to California and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William C and Cindy L Scott open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 488% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 255% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $209K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | $100,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Support program to presents over 5000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. | $50,000 |
| 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 | $10,000 |
| 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 |
| Intermountain Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Support the program to improve patient care and hospital services throughout the mountain west. | $10,000 |
| Promontory Foundation Park City, UT | Support program to serve the needs of the park city community and Summit county by providing matching dollars for programs. | $7,500 |
| Island Health Project Fishers Island, NY | Support the provision of quality health care to the residents and visitors of fishers island, New York | $5,300 |
| People Care International Raleigh, NC | Support program providing and managing resources to vetted organizations both in the us and internationally. | $5,000 |
| Utah Golf Foundation Millcreek, UT | Support program that provides individuals access to the game of golf and contributions to programs and organizations that help to grow the game. | $2,500 |
| Carnegie Hill Neighbors New York, NY | Preserve the residential character and architectural heritage of carnegie hill and administers quality of life programs that maintain the neighborhood as a safe and beautiful place to live | $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 | $1,103,997 | $102,270 | $232,167 | $208,800 | 13 | $208,800 | $78,903 | $81,971 |
| 2024 | $1,233,894 | $288,030 | $144,598 | $122,200 | 23 | $122,200 | $271,542 | $75,327 |
| 2023 | $1,090,462 | $21,121 | $33,866 | $22,250 | 8 | $22,250 | $21,063 | $75,764 |
| 2022 | $1,103,207 | $49,329 | $60,456 | $35,500 | 14 | $35,500 | $34,272 | $85,022 |
| 2021 | $1,114,334 | $181,450 | $64,937 | $48,350 | 21 | — | $168,541 | $73,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William C and Cindy L Scott reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2023 filing describes its intended support as covering education, the arts, cultural institutions, and other charitable purposes.
Its 2025 grants included organizations working in medicine, arts and culture, conservation, health care, community services, and other areas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its mission as presenting significant works of art across times and cultures to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. The New York Botanical Garden describes itself as a plant museum and scientific research center focused on public understanding of the natural world and expanding knowledge of plants. Island Health Project describes its purpose as supporting quality health care for Fishers Island residents. People Care International says it provides resources to vetted organizations, including those focused on educational development, emergency food, medical assistance, leadership development, and childcare.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $208,800. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,300. The largest awards included $100,000 to Weill Cornell Medicine to support patient care, scientific discovery, and physician education, and $50,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other grants included $10,000 each to Central Park Conservancy, New York Botanical Garden, and Intermountain Foundation.
The foundation also awarded $7,500 to Promontory Foundation, $5,300 to Island Health Project, and $5,000 to People Care International. Additional 2025 recipients included Utah Golf Foundation, Carnegie Hill Neighbors, Skydog Ranch and Sanctuary, and David Simon Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cindy L. Scott was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The William C and Cindy L Scott is led by Cindy L. Scott, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cindy L. Scott
President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William C. Scott (2021–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 William C and Cindy L Scott
How much does The William C and Cindy L Scott give each year?
The William C and Cindy L Scott gave $209K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $122K across 23 grants.
What is The William C and Cindy L Scott's typical grant size?
The William C and Cindy L Scott's median grant in 2025 was $5,300, and its average grant was $16,062, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William C and Cindy L Scott that year got $5K on average.
Where does The William C and Cindy L Scott give grants?
The William C and Cindy L Scott gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Fishers Island, NY (2 grants).
Does The William C and Cindy L Scott give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The William C and Cindy L Scott's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The William C and Cindy L Scott's largest grantees?
The William C and Cindy L Scott's largest 2025 grantees include Weill Cornell Medicine ($100,000), The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($50,000) and Central Park Conservancy ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William C and Cindy L Scott?
The William C and Cindy L Scott reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William C and Cindy L Scott fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2023 filing describes its intended support as covering education, the arts, cultural institutions, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William C and Cindy L Scott?
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2021–2025.
Does The William C and Cindy L Scott 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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