William E Scott Foundation
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 75-6024661 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RAYMOND B KELLY III |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 CHERRY STREET SUITE 2000, FORT WORTH TX 761026882 |
| Phone | 8173362400 |
| RKELLY@DECKERJONES.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE LOCATED IN TEXAS, LOUISIANA, OKLAHOMA, OR NEW MEXICO. GRANTS ARE CURRENTLY LIMITED TO FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Museum of Art | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $450,000 |
| Fort Worth Country Day | Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $250,000 |
| Fort Worth Zoo | Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $250,000 |
| National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $200,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $120,000 |
| The Cliburn Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $100,000 |
| Casa Manana | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $100,000 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $100,000 |
| Aspen Historical Society | Aspen, CO | Historical preservation | $80,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Association | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $75,000 |
| Multicultural Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $50,000 |
| Performing Arts of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $30,000 |
| Savng Hope Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Animal abuse protection | $25,000 |
| Historic Fort Worth Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Historical preservation | $25,000 |
| Amphibian Stage | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $22,000 |
| All Saints Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Davey O'brien Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $10,000 |
| Kimbell Art Museum | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Cancer Care Services | Fort Worth, TX | Social welfare | $7,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoptions | Fort Worth, TX | Animal rescue | $6,400 |
| Philanthropy Southwest | Dallas, TX | Educational | $6,000 |
| Goodfellow Fund | Fort Worth, TX | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| The Warm Place | Fort Worth, TX | Support group | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,944,400 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,253,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522139349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6024661
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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