Topher-Scott Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Knoxville, TN EIN: 93-4902702

Topher-Scott Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $2.0M.

Key facts about Topher-Scott Foundation Inc

EIN: 93-4902702
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $125,000
Grants made (2024): 2
Average grant: $62,500
Median grant: $62,500
Total assets: $51,970,025
Primary geography: Connecticut (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How Topher-Scott Foundation Inc gives

In 2024 it paid out 10% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$52.0M

+4.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$125K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$63K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Topher-Scott Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Topher-Scott Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $100K (80%)

North Carolina $25K (20%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Connecticut North Carolina

Cities

BooneFairfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$51,970,025	$49,986,104
Revenue	$2,253,744	$49,986,104
Expenses	$406,458	—
Qualifying Distributions	$256,180	—
Net Investment Income	$2,028,062	—
Distributable Amount	$2,491,355	$887

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Charityvest ($100,000), Wildwood ALC ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Charityvest Fairfield, CT	Operations	$100,000
Wildwood ALC Boone, NC	Operations	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wesley Brown	Board Member	1	—
Meagan Lynn	Board Member	1	—
Christopher Mooney	Board Member	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Topher-Scott Foundation Inc?

Topher-Scott Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Knoxville, TN. It holds $52.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Topher-Scott Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Topher-Scott Foundation Inc holds $52.0M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $125K in 2024.

Where does Topher-Scott Foundation Inc operate?

Topher-Scott Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, North Carolina.

What size grants does Topher-Scott Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Topher-Scott Foundation Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $125K — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Topher-Scott Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Topher-Scott Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.