The Scrooby Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 41-1795397

Foundation Overview

Based in Saint Paul, MN, The Scrooby Foundation has awarded 206 grants totaling $8,931,500 to organizations in Minnesota, Colorado and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$8,931,500
Total Assets
$24,062,611
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
40
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 35%

14 of 40 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

57% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in St Paul (40%), Saint Paul (19%), Minneapolis (17%).

Funding Trajectory
+41%

Moderate 41% growth trend over 6 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (83%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Scrooby Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American College Of Building Of Art $25,000 Charleston, SC, US Scholarship 2023
American Red Cross $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Disaster Relief 2023
Animal Humane Society $10,000 Golden Valley, MN, US Operating 2023
Betty Ford Alpine Garden $15,000 Vail, CO, US Operating 2023
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation $50,000 Wiliamsbug, VA, US Capital Improvements 2023
Coral Reef Restoration Foundation $25,000 Tavernier, FL, US Planting New Corals 2023
George Washington's Mount Vernon $100,000 Mount Vernon, VA, US Mount Vernon Campaign 2023
Gutherie Theater $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Fund 2023
Ocean Reef Cuture Center $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2023
Ocean Reef Medical Center $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2023
Ordway Center For The Performing Ar $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Annual Fund 2023
Salvation Army $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2023
Second Harvest Heartland $45,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2023
State Fair Foundation $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Grounds & Building Maintenance 2023
The Art Partnership $250,000 St Paul, MN, US Annual Fund 2023
Vail Valley Foundation $250,000 Avon, CO, US Artisitc Director's Endowment 2023
Eagle Valley Land Trust $25,000 Edwards, CO, US Building Project 2023
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center $35,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operating 2023
Tpt $25,000 St Paul, MN, US History Program 2023
Vail Valley Dance Festical $60,000 Avon, CO, US Presentation Sponsorship 2023
American College Of Building Of Art $25,000 Charleston, SC, US Scholarship 2023
American Red Cross $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Disaster Relief 2023
Animal Humane Society $10,000 Golden Valley, MN, US Operating 2023
Betty Ford Alpine Garden $15,000 Vail, CO, US Operating 2023
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation $50,000 Wiliamsbug, VA, US Capital Improvements 2023
Coral Reef Restoration Foundation $25,000 Tavernier, FL, US Planting New Corals 2023
George Washington's Mount Vernon $100,000 Mount Vernon, VA, US Mount Vernon Campaign 2023
Gutherie Theater $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Fund 2023
Ocean Reef Cuture Center $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2023
Ocean Reef Medical Center $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2023
Ordway Center For The Performing Ar $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Annual Fund 2023
Salvation Army $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2023
Second Harvest Heartland $45,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2023
State Fair Foundation $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Grounds & Building Maintenance 2023
The Art Partnership $250,000 St Paul, MN, US Annual Fund 2023
Vail Valley Foundation $250,000 Avon, CO, US Artisitc Director's Endowment 2023
Eagle Valley Land Trust $25,000 Edwards, CO, US Building Project 2023
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center $35,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operating 2023
Tpt $25,000 St Paul, MN, US History Program 2023
Vail Valley Dance Festical $60,000 Avon, CO, US Presentation Sponsorship 2023
American Red Cross $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Disaster Relief 2022
Betty Ford Alpine Garden $15,000 Vail, CO, US Conserving Alpine House Collections 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation $25,000 Wiliamsbug, VA, US Capital Improvements 2022
Coral Reef Restoration Foundation $25,000 Tavernier, FL, US General Operating 2022
Eagle Valley Land Trust $25,000 Edwards, CO, US General Operating 2022
Nature Conservancy Minnesota $100,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Water Fund Of Lake Superior 2022
Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US Construction Of New Chapel 2022
Ocean Reef Medical Center $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2022
Raptor Center $50,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Salvation Army $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
State Fair Foundation $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Grounds & Building Maintenance 2022
Theater Latte Da $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Vail Valley Foundation $50,000 Avon, CO, US Dance Series @ Vilar Center In Bv Cr 2022
Vail Valley Foundation $25,000 Avon, CO, US General Operating 2022
Walking Mountains Science Center $30,000 Avon, CO, US Girls In Science Program 2022
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center $10,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operating 2022
Jungle Theaterkitty And Georgiana $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Support Of Georgiana And Kitty 2022
Lake County Historical Society $18,000 Two Harbors, MN, US Install A Modern Rotating Beacon 2022
Ballet X $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Premiere Of Sidd:a Hero's Journey 2022
Minnesota Zootree Top Trail $50,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Tree Top Trail Project 2022
Min Historicalsocietyfirst Install $250,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Split Rock Lighthouse 2022
4 For One Arts Partnership $125,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Technology,accessibility And Safety 2022
George Washington's Mount Vernon $100,000 Mount Vernon, VA, US Mount Vernon Campaign 2022
Stpaul Parks Conservanvy $10,000 Stpaul, MN, US Refurbishment Of The Manship 2022
American Red Cross $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Disaster Relief 2022
Betty Ford Alpine Garden $15,000 Vail, CO, US Conserving Alpine House Collections 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation $25,000 Wiliamsbug, VA, US Capital Improvements 2022
Coral Reef Restoration Foundation $25,000 Tavernier, FL, US General Operating 2022
Eagle Valley Land Trust $25,000 Edwards, CO, US General Operating 2022
Nature Conservancy Minnesota $100,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Water Fund Of Lake Superior 2022
Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US Construction Of New Chapel 2022
Ocean Reef Medical Center $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2022
Raptor Center $50,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Salvation Army $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
State Fair Foundation $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Grounds & Building Maintenance 2022
Theater Latte Da $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Vail Valley Foundation $50,000 Avon, CO, US Dance Series @ Vilar Center In Bv Cr 2022
Vail Valley Foundation $25,000 Avon, CO, US General Operating 2022
Walking Mountains Science Center $30,000 Avon, CO, US Girls In Science Program 2022
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center $10,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operating 2022
Jungle Theaterkitty And Georgiana $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Support Of Georgiana And Kitty 2022
Lake County Historical Society $18,000 Two Harbors, MN, US Install A Modern Rotating Beacon 2022
Ballet X $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Premiere Of Sidd:a Hero's Journey 2022
Minnesota Zootree Top Trail $50,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Tree Top Trail Project 2022
Min Historicalsocietyfirst Install $250,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Split Rock Lighthouse 2022
4 For One Arts Partnership $125,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Technology,accessibility And Safety 2022
George Washington's Mount Vernon $100,000 Mount Vernon, VA, US Mount Vernon Campaign 2022
Stpaul Parks Conservanvy $10,000 Stpaul, MN, US Refurbishment Of The Manship 2022
American Red Cross $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Disaster Relief 2022
Betty Ford Alpine Garden $15,000 Vail, CO, US Conserving Alpine House Collections 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation $25,000 Wiliamsbug, VA, US Capital Improvements 2022
Coral Reef Restoration Foundation $25,000 Tavernier, FL, US General Operating 2022
Eagle Valley Land Trust $25,000 Edwards, CO, US General Operating 2022
Nature Conservancy Minnesota $100,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Water Fund Of Lake Superior 2022
Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US Construction Of New Chapel 2022
Ocean Reef Medical Center $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2022
Raptor Center $50,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Salvation Army $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2022
State Fair Foundation $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Grounds & Building Maintenance 2022
Theater Latte Da $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2022
Vail Valley Foundation $50,000 Avon, CO, US Dance Series @ Vilar Center In Bv Cr 2022
Vail Valley Foundation $25,000 Avon, CO, US General Operating 2022
Walking Mountains Science Center $30,000 Avon, CO, US Girls In Science Program 2022
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center $10,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operating 2022
Jungle Theaterkitty And Georgiana $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Support Of Georgiana And Kitty 2022
Lake County Historical Society $18,000 Two Harbors, MN, US Install A Modern Rotating Beacon 2022
Ballet X $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Premiere Of Sidd:a Hero's Journey 2022
Minnesota Zootree Top Trail $50,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Tree Top Trail Project 2022
Min Historicalsocietyfirst Install $250,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Split Rock Lighthouse 2022
4 For One Arts Partnership $125,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Technology,accessibility And Safety 2022
George Washington's Mount Vernon $100,000 Mount Vernon, VA, US Mount Vernon Campaign 2022
Stpaul Parks Conservanvy $10,000 Stpaul, MN, US Refurbishment Of The Manship 2022
American Red Cross $75,000 St Paul, MN, US Disaster Relief 2021
Animal Humane Society $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
Animal Humane Society $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Veteran Tech Training 2021
Animal Humane Society $100,000 St Paul, MN, US Capital For New Care Animal Campus 2021
Betty Ford Alpine Garden $15,000 Vail, CO, US Conserving Alpine House Collections 2021
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation $25,000 Wiliamsbug, VA, US Capital Improvements 2021
Como Friends $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Facility Maintenance 2021
Coral Reef Restoration Foundation $25,000 Tavernier, FL, US General Operating 2021
Eagle Valley Land Trust $10,000 Edwards, CO, US General Operating 2021
National Society Of Colonial Dames $50,000 Washington, DC, US Dumbarton House 2021
Nature Conservancy Minnesota $75,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Water Fund Of Lake Superior 2021
Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US Construction Of New Chapel 2021
Ocean Reef Medical Center $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2021
Ramsey County Historical Society $100,000 St Paul, MN, US Gibbs Farm & Preservation Of Galley 2021
Raptor Center $15,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
Salvation Army $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
Second Harvest Heartland $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
State Fair Foundation $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Grounds & Building Maintenance 2021
Theater Latte Da $45,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2021
Vail Valley Foundation $15,000 Avon, CO, US Dance Series @ Vilar Center In Bv Cr 2021
Vail Valley Foundation $35,000 Avon, CO, US Limon Dance Company Performance 2021
Vail Valley Foundation $5,000 Avon, CO, US Scholorship For Ukraine Students 2021
Vail Valley Foundation $10,000 Avon, CO, US General Operating 2021
Walking Mountains Science Center $30,000 Avon, CO, US Girls In Science Program 2021
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center $45,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operating 2021
The Orday Center $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2021
National Parks Foundation $25,000 Washington, DC, US Yellowstone Flood Restoration 2021
American Red Cross $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
Animal Humane Society $21,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
Como Friends $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Facility Maintenance 2020
Coral Reef Restoration Foundation $25,000 Tavernier, FL, US General Operating 2020
Cultural Center Foundation $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US Stepping Up Endowment Campaign 2020
Eagle Valley Land Trust $15,000 Edwards, CO, US General Operating 2020
Minnesota Zoo $20,000 Apple Valley, MN, US General Operating 2020
Mn Historical Society $50,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Maintenance Of Historic Sites 2020
Mn Landscape Arboredum Foundation $25,000 Chaska, MN, US Garden Maintenance 2020
National Society Of Colonial Dames $100,000 Washington, DC, US Dumbarton House 2020
Nature Conservancy Minnesota $150,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Water Fund Of Lake Superior 2020
Salvation Army $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
Second Harvest Heartland $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
The Arts Partnership $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General Operating 2020
Walking Mountains Science Center $30,000 Avon, CO, US Girls In Science Program 2020
Vail Valley Foundation $65,000 Avon, CO, US Vail Valley Dance Festival G.o. Exps 2020
The Mn Military Appreciation Fund $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2020
Ocean Reef Medical Center $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2020
Betty Ford Alpine Garden $15,000 Vail, CO, US General Operating 2020
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center $20,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operating 2020
American Red Cross $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Cafe And Lounge In New Blood Cntr 2020
Plimoth Patuxet Plantation $10,000 Plymouth, MA, US Mayflower Restoration Fund 2020
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation $25,000 Wiliamsbug, VA, US Capital Improvements 2020
Tpt Twin Cities $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Programing 2020
State Fair Foundation $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Agriculture Category 2020
Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation $25,000 Key Largo, FL, US Construction Of New Chapel 2020
Ordway Center For The Performing $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Annual Fund 2018
Walking Mountains Science Center $25,000 Avon, CO, US Girls In Science 2018
Park Square Theatre $27,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Forward Campaign 2018
Second Harvest Heartland $15,000 Maplewood, MN, US General Operating 2018
Guthrie Theatre Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Fund 2018
Animal Humane Society $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General Operating 2018
American Red Cross $50,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Disaster Relief 2018
National Society Of Colonial Dames $62,500 Washington, DC, US Dumbarton House 2018
Betty Ford Alpine Garden $15,000 Vail, CO, US Operating Expenses 2018
Mn Landscape Arboredum Foundation $125,000 Chaska, MN, US Backyard Garden 2018
Mn Historical Society $200,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Fort Snelling 2018
Wildlife Rehab Center $20,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operating 2018
Eagle Valley Land Trust $20,000 Edwards, CO, US General Operating 2018
Mn State Fair Foundation $10,000 Falcon Heights, MN, US Restoration Of Buildings 2018
Hennepin Theatre Trust $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Operating 2018
The Arts Partnership $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Annual Fund 2018
The Raptor Center $10,000 St Paul, MN, US General Operating 2018
The Vail Valley Foundation $70,000 Avon, CO, US Artistic Reserve 2018
Como Friends $100,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Aquatic Center 2017
Neighborhood House $20,000 Saint Paul, MN, US None 2017
Ordway Center For The Performing $25,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Annual Fund 2017
Walking Mountains Science Center $25,000 Avon, CO, US Girls In Science 2017
Park Square Theatre $27,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Campaign 2017
Second Harvest Heartland $15,000 Maplewood, MN, US None 2017
Guthrie Theatre Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Annual Campaign 2017
Nature Conservatory $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Forest Campaign 2017
Animal Humane Society $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US None 2017
American Red Cross $50,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Disaster Relief 2017
National Society Of Colonial Dames $62,500 Washington, DC, US Dumbarton House 2017
Betty Ford Alpine Garden $15,000 Vail, CO, US Operating Expenses 2017
Coral Reef Foundation $10,000 Key Largo, FL, US General Operating 2017
Mn Landscape Arboredum Foundation $125,000 Chaska, MN, US Backyard Garden 2017
National Society Of Colonial Dames $62,500 Washington, DC, US Dumbarton House Fund For Future 2017
Mn Historical Society $100,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Fort Snelling 2017
Wildlife Rehab Center $25,000 Roseville, MN, US General Operating 2017
Eagle Valley Land Trust $25,000 Edwards, CO, US General Operating 2017
Twin Cities Public Television $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Annual Campaign 2017
Mn State Fair Foundation $15,000 Falcon Heights, MN, US Restoration Of Buildings 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 41-1795397
Website N/A
Address 345 ST PETER ST 2020 Saint Paul, MN 55102-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Scrooby Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/tr Priscilla Brewster
Vp/secretary Susan B Mccarthy

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.