The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation
Dodge, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-4313916
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, so interested nonprofits are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $632.5K across nine grantees.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA
LAFAYETTE, LA
$2M
50%
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND INC
BOSTON, MA
$600K
15%
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Austin, TX
$500K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$129.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation?
No. The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation give?
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Texas, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation make each year?
In 2025, The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $633 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND INC, and AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation?
The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.