The Wendy E Scripps Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlainview, New York · EIN 35-7053767 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$680K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$3.5M
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
16% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Taylor Dance Company | New York, NY | General | $150,000 |
| American Dance Festival | Durham, NC | General | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| New York Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Scripps Family Impact Fund | Mitchell, KY | General | $30,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $680,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $1,830,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $805,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620369349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7053767
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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