The Scott Foundation
Invitation OnlyMonroe, Louisiana · EIN 72-6027563 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$856K
Organizations funded256
Typical grant$500
Total assets$17.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
41% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H & Scott Charitable Fund | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| United Way of Northeast LA | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $55,750 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical | $51,815 |
| Pilots for Patients | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $50,500 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Research | Houston, TX | Medical | $50,000 |
| Louisiana Baptist Children's Home | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $24,500 |
| Rays of Sonshine | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | Education | $17,500 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | Education | $15,500 |
| The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia | Shreveport, LA | Medical | $15,000 |
| St Paul's United Methodist Church | Monroe, LA | Religious | $11,000 |
| Grace Place Ministries | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA | Education | $10,000 |
| Monroe Symphony Orchestra | Monroe, LA | Civic | $10,000 |
| Ouachita Council on Aging | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southern Arkansas | Magnolia, AR | Education | $10,000 |
| St Francis Medical Center Foundation | Cape Girardeau, MO | Medical | $10,000 |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville, TN | Education | $10,000 |
| The Highland Center | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Louisiana - Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxvilee | Knoxville, TN | Education | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Baton Rouge, LA | Civic | $7,500 |
| Princess Theatre Foundation | Winnsboro, LA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Christopher Youth House | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Nova Workforce of Ne Louisiana | Monroe, LA | Civic | $5,500 |
| Strauss Theatre Center | Monroe, LA | Civic | $5,500 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes | Lafayette, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Bright Star Ranch Inc | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Broaden Horizons | West Monroe, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Center for Children & Families | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chamberlain University | Jefferson, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church - Winnsboro | Winnsboro, LA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Friends of Crowville | Crowville, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Monroe, LA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Houston Ground Angels | Houston, TX | Medical | $5,000 |
| Louisiana State University - Eunice | Eunice, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Lsu - Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Lyon College | Batesville, AR | Education | $5,000 |
| Northwestern State University - | Shreveport, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| River Parishes Community College | Gonzales, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| The Arc Caddo-Bossier | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ulm Foundation | Monroe, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Texarkana, AR | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Education | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America-Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wellspring | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Young Life Houma | Houma, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Young Life Ouachita Parish | Monroe, LA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Arco - a Community Resource | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Monroe, LA | Religious | $3,750 |
| North Monroe Baptist Church | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $3,750 |
| St Vincent Depaul Community Pharmacy | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Learning Techquest School | Monroe, LA | Education | $3,000 |
| Alsac - Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | Medical | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Food Bank | Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts Louisiana Purchase Council | Monroe, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cancer Foundation League | Monroe, LA | Medical | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 256 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $856,116 | 256 |
| 2022 | $812,662 | 323 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Mar 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202540879349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6027563
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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