Adam R Scripps Foundation
Invitation OnlyFt Mitchell, Kentucky · EIN 85-4241768 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$35.5M
Organizations funded281
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$878.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
96% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society for Science & the Public | Washington, DC | Purchase and renovation of building | $2,000,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | Birch Aquarium Hall of Fishes Remodel | $2,000,000 |
| Scripps Research Institute | La Jolla, CA | Research Programs | $1,865,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity Inc | Austin, TX | Capital Campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | capital projects in pipeline | $1,000,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | La Jolla, CA | Equipment purchase | $778,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | National Women's Shelter Network | $717,000 |
| College Possible | Saint Paul, MN | Scholarships | $701,200 |
| SA Christian Hope Resource Center | San Antonio, TX | Westside Campus Capital Campaign | $600,000 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | Fredericksburg, TX | Education Studio, Space, and Portal | $500,000 |
| EAA Aviation Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | General Operations | $500,000 |
| FBG Friends of the Fields | Fredericksburg, TX | park building | $500,000 |
| FBG Friends of the Fields | Fredericksburg, TX | Park Costs | $500,000 |
| Hill Country Community Needs Council | Fredericksburg, TX | Building Development Center | $500,000 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | General Operations | $500,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Austin, TX | Community 1st Village & general operations | $500,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | La Jolla, CA | MRI Project | $500,000 |
| Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Book Campaign | $350,000 |
| Scripps Research Institute | La Jolla, CA | Equipment purchase | $350,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Cincinnati, OH | Building Connections Campaign | $333,333 |
| Joyful Heart Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | IBA Policy and Awareness Project | $316,500 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc | St Paul, MN | Capital Campaign | $300,000 |
| Miracle Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | Foster Share App | $275,000 |
| Women Helping Women | Cincinnati, OH | Survivor Safety Support for Survivors | $256,500 |
| Angel Flight Inc South Central Division | Addison, TX | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Austin Lifecare Inc | Austin, TX | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas | Austin, TX | General Operations for the Texas AIM program | $250,000 |
| Changinggears Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Adam's Automotive Program | $250,000 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | early emerging researchers | $250,000 |
| CMC Foundation of Central Texas | Austin, TX | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas Inc | Austin, TX | General Purposes | $250,000 |
| New Bedford Light Inc | New Bedford, MA | General operations | $250,000 |
| Nurse-Family Partnership | Denver, CO | General Operations in Texas | $250,000 |
| SA Christian Hope Resource Center | San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $250,000 |
| SA Youth | San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Research | $250,000 |
| Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation | College Station, TX | General operating support | $250,000 |
| The Colorado Springs School | Colorado Springs, CO | Excellence in Education Program | $250,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Capital Improvements for Der Stadtische Friedhof | $250,000 |
| The DigDeep Right to Water Project | Los Angeles, CA | Navajo Water Project | $250,000 |
| The Mercy Maternity House Inc | The Woodlands, TX | General Operations | $250,000 |
| UCP of Central Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | General Operations | $250,000 |
| United Way of San Antonio & Bexar | San Antonio, TX | Qualiy Early Childhood Progamming | $250,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc | St Paul, MN | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Willow City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc | Willow City, TX | General Operations | $250,000 |
| American Camping Association | Martinsville, IN | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity Inc | Austin, TX | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Nurse Appreciation Pilot Program | $200,000 |
| CMC Foundation of Central Texas | Austin, TX | Nurse Appreciation Pilot Program | $200,000 |
| Communities in Schools of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Fredericksburg Dog Park Association | Fredericksburg, TX | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio Inc | San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Headwaters for Heroes | Harper, TX | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Promise Inc | Melbourne, FL | General Operations | $200,000 |
| SAFE Alliance | Austin, TX | General Operations | $200,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Subiendo Scholarship | $200,000 |
| Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department | Fredericksburg, TX | General Operations | $185,000 |
| Ashlie's Embrace | North Canton, OH | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Center for Child Protection | Austin, TX | General Operations | $150,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 281 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,482,978 | 281 |
| 2023 | $27,009,336 | 234 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100137
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4241768
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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