Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Grant

The Homer A. & Mildred S. It primarily supports tax-exempt organizations focused on youth development and character building. The Foundation encourages matching funds to foster broad community support and prioritizes projects that operate within a 30-mile radius of Sheridan. By leveraging community involvement, the Foundation aims to empower local non-profits and ensure sustainable growth in the region.

NOTE: We encourage you to contact the Foundation to discuss your project prior to preparing your proposal.
Background
The Homer A. and Mildred S. Scott Foundation is a private charitable foundation located in Sheridan, Wyoming, established by area ranchers Homer and Mildred Scott in 1982. The Foundation was activated in 1988. From their earliest days as a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Scott were personally involved in supporting their community. Their deep philanthropic commitment under girded the family’s values, and from the time they were young, their five children heard their parents emphasize the importance of giving back to the community. Mr. and Mrs. Scott established their trust to dedicate its support primarily to organizations in and around the Sheridan area (70 percent) as well as other areas where Scott family members have a presence. The Scotts believed that the organizations they supported should be well run, have a plan, and not rely too heavily on government funds. For that reason they required grantees to secure matching funds as leverage.

Essentially, the Foundation serves as a catalyst to encourage and assist area non-profits in their work. Its areas of interest for grant-making purposes are relatively broad in scope but have and emphasis on youth. In selecting organizations to which grant funds will be awarded, the Foundation will consider organizations which provide educational and character-building opportunities for young people. The Foundation also recognizes that vital communities need economic opportunity, a healthy environment, and arts and humanities.
The Scott Foundation prioritizes funding in Sheridan County, WY with a focus on character building opportunities for youth. The Executive Director will be happy to explain proposal submission procedures, identify due dates, send you a proposal form, and answer other questions.

Eligibility

Grants will be made only to organizations that are tax-exempt as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and which are not private foundations as defined in Section 509 of the Code.Grants are awarded on a matching fund basis in order to encourage broad support. Equal matching (1:1) is required of organizations that are not tax-supported.   For organizations that are tax-supported, the required matching is 3:1Grant proposals for endowment funds; capital campaigns; support of elementary and secondary schools; needs of individual churches and similar religious groups; and needs of normally tax-supported public facilities will not be given funding priority.No more than two grant proposals from the same organization shall be considered during the Foundation’s fiscal year.

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not grant to individuals, private for-profit businesses, or private non-operating foundations.Grant proposals for endowment funds; capital campaigns; support of elementary and secondary schools; needs of individual churches and similar religious groups; and needs of normally tax-supported public facilities will not be given funding priority.