The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-3293989 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$33K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$500
Total assets$967K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $500.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer | Chattanooga, TN | Five for Ten Program | $5,000 |
| Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame of America Found | Daytona Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Albuquerque, NM | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | Sugar Loaf fund | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church | Palm Coast, FL | Mother Seton Outreach Ministry / Providing to our Community | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | RESEARCH fund | $500 |
| Childrens Miracle Network | Salt Lake Cty, UT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Community Communications Inc | Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Research the Cure | $500 |
| Glen Lake Association Inc | Glen Arbor, MI | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association | Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Leelanau Christian Neighbors Inc | Lake Leelanau, MI | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Monterey, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Rainforest Alliance Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Smile Train Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Target Als Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary a Colorado Non-Profit Co | Keenesburg, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of the Sleeping Bear Dunes | Empire, MI | General & Unrestricted | $350 |
| Kidney Cancer Association | Dallas, TX | Research for the cure | $300 |
| Amigos for Christ | Buford, GA | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Center for the Homeless Inc | South Bend, IN | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | Traverse City, MI | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Flagler Humane Society Inc | Palm Coast, FL | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Glen Arbor Arts Center | Glen Arbor, MI | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Humane Society for Hamilton County Inc | Fishers, IN | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| New Smyrna Beach Police Foundation Inc | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Charitable Event | $250 |
| Newfields Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation Trails I | Traverse City, MI | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Childrens Museum of Indianapolis Incorporated | Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,100 | 45 |
| 2024 | $29,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $35,400 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642059349100414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3293989
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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