William G Scaggs Family Foundation
The William G Scaggs Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $237,343 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, health care, veteran support, and other areas.
William G Scaggs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William G Scaggs Family Foundation gave $237K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,343
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,186
- -26.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $4,960,369
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (51% 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 William G Scaggs Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Po Drawer 40, Boca Raton, FL 33429
Phone: (561) 395-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William G Scaggs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John's College High School ($120K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 51% to recipients in DC, 30% in Florida, 8% in New Hampshire, 6% in California, and 3% in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How William G Scaggs Family Foundation gives
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $237K (2025) to $252K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's College High School Chevy Chase, DC | For various pledges (Leadership, arts, etc.) | $120,000 |
| Help for Haiti Rye, NH | For helping feed, educate, and create employment opportunities for children | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | For expanding and enhancing patient healthcare services | $18,607 |
| Prager Universation Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | To promote American values through digital medical, technology, and entertainment | $15,100 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee Groves, FL | For helping dog rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption | $11,500 |
| FAU Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | For Louise and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center & Caring Hearts MWC Event | $9,000 |
| Grey Team Boca Raton, FL | For supporting active-duty U.S. soldiers and military veterans | $8,500 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc Bethesda, MD | For services for wounded, ill, and injured Veterans | $7,500 |
| George Snow Scholarship Foundation Boca Raton, FL | For school scholarships for underprivileged young adults | $6,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Boca Raton, FL | For programs to fight world povery | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,960,369 | $273,317 | $291,340 | $237,343 | 18 | $237,343 | $249,846 | $258,549 |
| 2024 | $4,970,552 | $231,006 | $313,569 | $252,090 | 14 | $252,090 | $220,388 | $251,855 |
| 2023 | $5,053,128 | $5,003,505 | $591 | — | — | — | $2,450 | $218,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William G Scaggs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $259K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Help for Haiti describes its work as feeding and educating children and helping them develop employment skills. Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s health care mission through philanthropic gifts and public awareness. Grey Team describes its mission as helping reduce and eliminate PTSD-related veteran suicides, while Yellow Ribbon Fund says it supports wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families and caregivers.
Other 2025 grantees include Her 2nd Chance, which says it creates employment opportunities for women in recovery, and The Children’s Place at Home Safe, which describes its work as creating safer, more productive lives for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $237,343. Grants ranged from $500 to $120,000, with a median grant of $5,500.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $120,000 to St. John’s College High School for various pledges, including leadership and arts; $20,000 to Help for Haiti to help feed and educate children and create employment opportunities; and $18,607 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation to expand and enhance patient health care services. Other notable grants included $15,100 to Prager Universation Foundation, $11,500 to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, and $9,000 to FAU Foundation Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J Scaggs, William G Scaggs Jr, Steven M Scaggs, and Lorrie A Scaggs as trustees.
William G Scaggs Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J Scaggs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $12K (2025)
Lorrie A Scaggs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven M Scaggs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William G Scaggs Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to William J Scaggs (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William G Scaggs Family Foundation
How much does William G Scaggs Family Foundation give each year?
William G Scaggs Family Foundation gave $237K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $252K across 14 grants.
What is William G Scaggs Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William G Scaggs Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $13,186, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William G Scaggs Family Foundation give grants?
William G Scaggs Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and New Hampshire (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (8 grants).
Does William G Scaggs Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on William G Scaggs Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William G Scaggs Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William G Scaggs Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St John's College High School ($120,000), Help for Haiti ($20,000) and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($18,607), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William G Scaggs Family Foundation?
William G Scaggs Family Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $237K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $259K (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 William G Scaggs Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Help for Haiti describes its work as feeding and educating children and helping them develop employment skills. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William G Scaggs Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William G Scaggs Family Foundation's EIN?
William G Scaggs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4403025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does William G Scaggs Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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