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William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation

Omaha, Nebraska  ·  EIN 470815787  ·  Private foundation

William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation is a Nebraska-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $28.3M in annual giving against $108.3M in assets. This page documents the 70 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$28.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$108.3M
Total assets
70
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation funds

William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, youth development.

EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Nebraska Founda
Education
Omaha, NE$11.0M2020
Nebraska Children and Familie
Human Services
Lincoln, NE$5.5M2020
Project Harmony
Crime, Legal Related
Omaha, NE$1.8M2020
Collective for Youth
Educational
Omaha, NE$1.5M2020
Educare of Omaha
Educational Institutions
Omaha, NE$1.0M2020
Nelson Mandela Elementary Sch
Educational Institutions
Omaha, NE$950K2020
Womens Fund of Omaha
Human Services
Omaha, NE$762K2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mid
Youth Development
Omaha, NE$750K2020
Childrens Scholarship Fund
Education
Omaha, NE$550K2020
Avenue Scholars Foundation
Educational Institutions
Omaha, NE$500K2023
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Human Services
Omaha, NE$485K2020
Metropolitan Community Colleg
Education
Omaha, NE$460K2020
Avenue Scholars Foundation
Educational Institutions
Omaha, NE$450K2020
Avenue Scholars Foundation
Educational Institutions
Omaha, NE$400K2024
Wayne State College Foundatio
Educational Institutions
Wayne, NE$388K2020

William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$28.5M
2022$433K
2023$730K
2024$570K

How to apply for funding from William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation

William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation

Does William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation fund?
William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include University of Nebraska Founda, Nebraska Children and Familie, Project Harmony. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation give in grants?
William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation reported $28.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.2M over 70 grants.
Where is William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation located?
William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 470815787.
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About this profile. This page is built from William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.