Walter Scott Foundation
The Walter Scott Foundation is a private foundation based in Rehobeth, Alabama. Its 2024 IRS filing lists restrictions on awards for handicapped people, medical research, deaf and blind children, and education. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, ambulance equipment, a transportation program, conservation supplies, and animal rescue supplies.
Walter Scott Foundation at a glance
In short: Walter Scott Foundation gave $459K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $459,000
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,571
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,096,083
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Walter Scott Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a letter describing the charity or project to Christopher Smith. Listed restrictions on awards are handicapped people, medical research, deaf and blind children, and education.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Christopher Smith
Mailing address: 106 Crabapple Court, Rehobeth, AL 36303
Phone: (334) 333-1068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter Scott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeast Health Foundation ($240K). Together the top 7 received $459K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 38 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 11% to recipients in Colorado, and 2% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Walter Scott Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $382K (2021) to $480K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $459K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Health Foundation Dothan, AL | Scholarships, Heartsafe Initiative | $240,000 |
| Wallace Community College Dothan, AL | Scholarships | $77,000 |
| Town of Rehobeth Fire & Rescue Rehobeth, AL | Ambulance Equipment | $64,000 |
| National Jewish Hospital Denver, CO | Morgridge Transportation Program | $50,000 |
| Troy University Foundation Troy, AL | Nursing Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservati Navarre, FL | STEAM Class Supplies, Benches | $10,000 |
| Wiregrass Pet Rescue & Adoption Cen Dothan, AL | Food, Medical & Grooming Supplies | $8,000 |
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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 | $8,096,083 | $790,673 | $481,160 | $459,000 | 7 | $466,653 | $783,020 | $498,421 |
| 2024 | $7,779,716 | $671,227 | $449,936 | $406,000 | 6 | $417,513 | $659,714 | $470,988 |
| 2023 | $7,556,963 | $944,860 | $514,031 | $450,000 | 9 | $471,119 | $923,740 | $427,636 |
| 2022 | $6,327,985 | $668,146 | $550,839 | $480,000 | 7 | $511,622 | $636,524 | $474,496 |
| 2021 | $6,479,009 | $810,385 | $451,899 | $382,000 | 9 | — | $777,311 | $519,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter Scott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $498K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing lists handicapped people, medical research, deaf and blind children, and education as restrictions on awards. Among its 2025 grantees, Troy University Foundation says its mission is to help Troy University build its endowment through a coordinated donor program and sound investment policy, providing reliable resources for the future.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $459,000 through 7 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $240,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants were $240,000 to Southeast Health Foundation for scholarships and the HeartSafe Initiative, $77,000 to Wallace Community College for scholarships, $64,000 to Town of Rehobeth Fire & Rescue for ambulance equipment, and $50,000 to National Jewish Hospital for the Morgridge Transportation Program. Other grants included $10,000 to Troy University Foundation for nursing scholarships, $10,000 to Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation for STEAM class supplies and benches, and $8,000 to Wiregrass Pet Rescue & Adoption Center for food, medical, and grooming supplies.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Christopher Smith as the contact and requests a letter describing the charity or project. The filing lists no application deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer A. Smith as president; Christopher B. Smith as vice president and treasurer; Elizabeth Nickerson as vice president and secretary; Jocelyn Nickerson as advisor; and Thorpe A. Nickerson as assistant treasurer.
Walter Scott Foundation is led by Jennifer A. Smith, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer A. Smith
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Nickerson
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President P & T As Needed → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Nickerson
Advisor
Vice President, P & T As Needed → Advisor, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thorpe A. Nickerson
Assistant Treasurer
President, Secretary & Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher B. Smith
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brett R. Nickerson (2021–2024) — Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
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 Walter Scott Foundation
How much does Walter Scott Foundation give each year?
Walter Scott Foundation gave $459K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $406K across 6 grants.
What is Walter Scott Foundation's typical grant size?
Walter Scott Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $65,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walter Scott Foundation give grants?
Walter Scott Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dothan, AL (3 grants).
Does Walter Scott Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Walter Scott Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Walter Scott Foundation's largest grantees?
Walter Scott Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Southeast Health Foundation ($240,000), Wallace Community College ($77,000) and Town of Rehobeth Fire & Rescue ($64,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walter Scott Foundation?
Walter Scott Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $467K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $498K (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 does Walter Scott Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing lists handicapped people, medical research, deaf and blind children, and education as restrictions on awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter Scott Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter Scott Foundation's EIN?
Walter Scott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5681161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Walter Scott Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Walter Scott Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/walter-scott-foundation-morg_8810f605ddba46a9a05b92cfb10ee90d
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