The Charles E and Mary Elizabeth Scripps Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFt Mitchell, Kentucky · EIN 26-1541507 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$690K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$15.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Patrick School | Maysville, KY | Tuition assistance | $85,000 |
| Saint Patrick Church | Maysville, KY | Maintenance projects | $80,000 |
| Casa for Kids Inc | Kingsport, TN | Advocacy for children and youth | $50,000 |
| Mountain Region Speech & Hearing Center | Kingsport, TN | It services and medical software | $50,000 |
| Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods Indiana | Saint Maryofthewood, IN | Retired sisters trust | $50,000 |
| Maysville Players Inc | Maysville, KY | Childrens shows and building repairs | $45,000 |
| Maysville Initiatives Inc | Maysville, KY | Camp discovery 2026 | $43,000 |
| Friends in Need Health Center Inc | Kingsport, TN | General operations poc medical dental | $40,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Cincinnati, OH | Pathway of hope program | $35,000 |
| Limestone Ministries Inc | Maysville, KY | Food boxes and utility assistance | $30,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington | Taylor Mill, KY | St anthony church restoration | $30,000 |
| Tom Browning Boys & Girls Club | Maysville, KY | Academic tutoring | $30,000 |
| Comprehend Inc | Maysville, KY | Residential home roof replacement | $25,000 |
| Licking Valley College Development Corporation | Maysville, KY | Student emergency fund | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee | Kingsport, TN | Feeding hungry neighbors in northeast tn | $25,000 |
| Warrior Ridge Co | Vanceburg, KY | Site infrastructure upgrades | $22,000 |
| Maysville and Mason County Library Historical and Scientific Association | Maysville, KY | The rose arbor literacy campaign | $15,000 |
| Ion Center for Violence Prevention | Covington, KY | Storage buildings and dining furniture | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $690,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $626,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $630,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611699349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1541507
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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