The William and Kathryn Scripps Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 20-0514611 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$399,999
Total assets$896K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300,000 and $399,999.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation | Boulder, CO | Bill & Kathy Scripps Psychological Health and Performance endowment fund | $399,999 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Bill & Kathy Scripps Media Innovation Endowment fund | $399,999 |
| U C San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Scripps Programmatic Expansion Fund | $300,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,099,998 | 3 |
| 2024 | $1,616,663 | 4 |
| 2023 | $688,333 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622309349100337
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0514611
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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