The Scrooby Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Paul, Minnesota · EIN 41-1795397 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$26M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Valley Foundation | Avon, CO | Foundation campaign | $500,000 |
| The Art Partnership | St Paul, MN | Annual fund | $200,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | Protection effort project | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | St Paul, MN | Disaster relief | $50,000 |
| Grayvil Animal Center | Key Largo, FL | New building project | $25,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cuture Center | Key Largo, FL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Ocean Reef Medical Center | Key Largo, FL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Tpt | St Paul, MN | History program | $25,000 |
| National Society of Colonial Dames | Washington, DC | Dumbarton house fund | $25,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Golden Valley, MN | Operating | $20,000 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Edwards, CO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Ordway Center - Performaning Art | St Paul, MN | Honor of diane nixa | $20,000 |
| Mn Land Trust | Duluth, MN | Encampment forest fund | $20,000 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Garden | Vail, CO | Operating | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | St Paul, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Mn Department of Veterans | Minneapolis, MN | Activities fund | $15,000 |
| State Fair Foundation | St Paul, MN | Grounds & building maintenance | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Roseville, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,120,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,100,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543009349100904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1795397
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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