AI Summary
The William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation allocated $570,000 across 148 grantees, emphasizing a selective engagement process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Support both the Omaha Community Foundation's and the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation's missions.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
$16.6M
18%
NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION
$9.5M
10%
PROJECT HARMONY
$3.4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation?
No. William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation give?
William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Minnesota, and Illinois. 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 William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $570 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION , NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION, and PROJECT HARMONY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation?
William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.