The Scott Foundation
Palo Alto, California · EIN 464644295 · Private foundation
The Scott Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.1M in annual giving against $31K in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 128 grants for The Scott Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Scott Foundation funds
The Scott Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population, lgbtq people, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbrook School TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION. | Los Gatos, CA | $864K | 2024 |
| Hillbrook School TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION. | Los Gatos, CA | $856K | 2022 |
| Hillbrook School TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION. | Los Gatos, CA | $850K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Scott Foundation
The Scott Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at thescottfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Scott Foundation
- Does The Scott Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Scott Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Scott Foundation fund?
- The Scott Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Hillbrook School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Scott Foundation give in grants?
- The Scott Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.6M over 128 grants.
- Where is The Scott Foundation located?
- The Scott Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464644295.
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