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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-4644295

The Scott Foundation

A private foundation in Palo Alto, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 21 grants and $1.7 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Shannon E Hunt-Scott and James Kevi
540 Cowper Street Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 618-6388
Form and materials
N/A
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,722,380

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $6,133,096
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,810,000

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $52,082
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,686,800

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $10,216
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,226,265

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $60,858
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,068,145

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $31,300
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,287,725

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $27,571
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,060,823

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $75,066

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Hillbrook SchoolLos Gatos, CA

    To support the organization's mission to provide primary school education.

    $863,880
  2. Human Rights WatchNew York, NY

    To support the organization's mission to raise awareness of human rights violations, and promote justice.

    $161,000
  3. Ace Charter SchoolsSan Jose, CA

    To support the organization's mission to educate struggling students and provide them with the skills and will to succeed in college and beyond.

    $150,000
  4. Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DC

    To support the organization's mission to monitor and correct journalistic misinformation.

    $100,000
  5. Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSan Jose, CA

    To support the organization's mission to provide information and the means to make informed decisions in regards to planning a family.

    $50,000
  6. Share Our StrengthWashington, DC

    To support the organization's mission to end hunger and poverty in the u.s. And abroad.

    $50,000
  7. The American Independent FoundationWashington, DC

    To support the organization's mission to report on progressive political news and issues.

    $50,000
  8. The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CA

    To support the organization's mission to inspire everyone to become in an innovator.

    $50,000
  9. Peninsula BridgePalo Alto, CA

    To support the organization's mission to support and provide education to prepare underprivileged students for higher education.

    $35,000
  10. Science Is ElementaryMountain View, CA

    To support the organization's mission to improve and increase access to science education for all through teaching students, training teachers and engaging the scientific community.

    $35,000
  11. Whitman Walker FoundationWashington, DC

    To support the organization's mission to ensure everyone can live healthy lives and love openly, providing inclusive, respectful healthcare and services to the LGBTQ+ communities, people with HIV, and other marginalized groups.

    $35,000
  12. Voto LatinoWashington, DC

    To support the organization's mission to provide programs that engage, educate, and empower latinos, and build a stronger and more inclusive democracy.

    $25,000
  13. The 19thAustin, TX

    To support the organization's mission to provide information and resources to women and LGBTQ+ people to ensure they can participate fully and equally in democracy.

    $25,000
  14. Creative Visions FoundationMalibu, CA

    To support the organization's mission to promote creative artists who use media, storytelling, art, and technology to drive positive change and address critical issues.

    $25,000
  15. Groundswell NetworkBrooklyn, NY

    To support the organization's mission to identify, strengthen and scale the nation's best alternative schools and programs for underserved students.

    $25,000
  16. Campaign for Southern EqualityAsheville, NC

    To support the organization's mission to build a south where LGBTQ+ people have full legal and lived equality in every part of life, ensuring their rights are not determined by their zip code.

    $10,000
  17. Brave New FilmsAliso Viejo, CA

    To support the organization's mission to champion social justice issues by using model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involvement that inspires, empowers, motivates, and teaches civic participation and makes a difference.

    $10,000
  18. Food for SoulSan Francisco, CA

    To support the organization's mission to build a world where no food goes to waste and no person goes hungry.

    $10,000
  19. Silicon Valley Education FoundationSan Jose, CA

    To support the organization's mission to work with partners to champion solutions that inspire underserved students to succeed in college and careers.

    $5,000
  20. Maui Preparatory AcademyLahaina, HI

    To support the organization's mission to support students through relationships, empowerment, and relevance, fostering a college-preparatory environment that builds on these pillars.

    $5,000
  21. We HopePalo Alto, CA

    To support the organization's mission to help people become healthy, employed, and housed by providing innovative solutions to those experiencing homelessness or at risk of it.

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $1,023,88075% of the total
  2. International aid1 grant $161,00012% of the total
  3. Health2 grants $85,0006% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $75,0006% of the total
  5. Civil rights1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $2,500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California14 grants $1,532,380
  2. District of Columbia3 grants $125,000
  3. New York1 grant $25,000
  4. Texas1 grant $25,000
  5. North Carolina1 grant $10,000
  6. Hawaii1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Shannon E Hunt-ScottCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND Hours 5Pay $0
  • James Kevin ScottCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AN Hours 5Pay $0

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