Jim & Donna Scales Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewburgh, Indiana · EIN 85-3809242 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$73K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$479K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
22% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville Rescue Mission | Evansville, IN | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Living Word | Newburgh, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Studio Bee | Boonville, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hope Central | Boonville, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Newburgh Women's Club | Newburgh, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Potters Wheel | Evansville, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rahab House | Fairlawn, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Impact Ministries | Huntsville, AL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Stir-N-Up Hope | Ferdinand, IN | Charitable | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $9,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $10,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104823
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3809242
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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