Walter Scott Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-1116371
Foundation Overview
Based in Omaha, NE, Walter Scott Family Foundation has awarded 143 grants totaling $336,470,214 to organizations in Alaska, Nebraska and 20 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $51,633,203, with a median award of $500,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
33 of 58 recipients (57%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
63% of grants are awarded in Nebraska, with additional funding distributed across 21 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Nebraska, funding concentrates in Omaha (87%), Lincoln (4%), Ashland (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 102% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). 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 Walter Scott Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Community Church Reformed Church In American | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Westside Community Schools Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Museum Of Nebraska Art | $500,000 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Omaha Symphony Association | $500,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ignite Pathways | $500,000 | Woodbine, IA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Alaska Raptor Center | $500,000 | Sitka, AK, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| 11th Street Enterprises | $500,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Project Harmony | $320,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| The Durham Museum | $250,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Wm Keck Observatory | $250,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation | $200,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $158,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Next Generation & Scholarships | 2023 |
| Seal Family Foundation | $138,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Event & Next Generation | 2023 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation | $91,333 | Norfolk, NE, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Tech | $87,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Csu Strata | $52,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Omaha Crime Stoppers | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Footprint Project | $20,000 | Eagan, MN, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Blue Valley Educational Foundation | $20,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| American Academy Of Diplomacy | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Us Chamber Of Commerce Foundation | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum | $500,000 | Ashland, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Share Good | $575,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Opas Foundation | $15,050,646 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $10,024,406 | Lincoln, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | $8,019,453 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Mental Health Innovation Foundation | $6,014,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Omaha Discovery Trust | $3,006,062 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Community Alliance | $2,997,564 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Child Saving Institute | $2,989,594 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Omaha Symphony Association | $2,004,953 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Us Chamber Of Commerce Foundation | $1,993,181 | Washington, DC, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | $530,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign And Scholarships | 2023 |
| Central Community College Foundation | $1,121,887 | Hastings, NE, US | Capital Campaign & Scholarships | 2023 |
| Brownell Talbot School | $1,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | $1,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Singer Foundation | $1,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum | $998,475 | Ashland, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha | $996,769 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (Dba Meca) | $996,769 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation | $820,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Northstar Foundation | $750,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Next Generation & Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Southeast Community College Educational Foundation | $687,973 | Lincoln, NE, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart | $1,002,297 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| The Hub Houston Inc | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Donorschooseorg | $5,093 | New York, NY, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| St Martins Episcopal Church | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Nashville Coaching Coalition | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Miami Valley Child Development Centers Inc | $5,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Best Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Inc | $5,000 | Springfield, OH, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Volusia Flagler Counties Inc | $5,000 | Deland, FL, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Eagle County Charter Academy Education Foundation | $5,000 | Edwards, CO, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Karma Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Community Development Institute Kansas | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Next Generation | 2023 |
| Downtown Riverfront Trust | $25,090,784 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation | $51,633,203 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Alaska Raptor Center | $400,000 | Sitka, AK, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Downtown Riverfront Trust | $19,993,683 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | $1,010,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Next Generation & Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Omaha Discovery Trust | $5,004,276 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Omaha Symphony Association | $500,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | $10,525,545 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Singer Foundation | $1,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation | $40,627,379 | Omaha, NE, US | Omaha Award & General Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Durham Museum | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Us Chamber Of Commerce Foundation | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Radius | $3,012,528 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Lees Summit, MO, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| American Academy Of Diplomacy | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Bags Of Fun | $10,000 | Centennial, CO, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Best Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Inc | $5,000 | Springfield, OH, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Blue Valley Educational Foundation | $150,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $5,000 | New York City, NY, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Cca Texas Fund | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Stonington, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Alliance | $3,012,528 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| David Foster Foundation | $4,016,704 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Easterseals Colorado | $5,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Embarc Inc | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Keene Memorial Library | $250,000 | Fremont, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Grief's Journey | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Kansas City Zoo | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | $175,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Meca Tri-park Llc | $1,199,708 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Michigan Maritime Museum Inc | $150,000 | South Haven, MI, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | $5,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Nashville Coaching Coalition | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Nebraska Philanthropic Trust | $150,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Northstar Foundation | $35,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Next Generation & Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Offutt Community Development Corporation | $250,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Omaha Multi-sport Complex Dba Nebraska Multisport Complex | $2,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Society | $950,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Omaha Zoological Society | $200,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center Foundation | $25,000 | Ketchikan, AK, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Seal Family Foundation | $90,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Event | 2022 |
| South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department Inc | $100,000 | Ketchikan, AK, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| St Martins Episcopal Church | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| St Martins Episcopal Preschool | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum | $1,150,000 | Ashland, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sunshine Acres Childrens Home Inc | $150,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| The Rabbit Hole Kc | $500,000 | North Kansas City, MO, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $5,000 | South Bend, IN, US | Next Generation | 2022 |
| Visiting Nurse Association | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Wm Keck Observatory | $500,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Yanney Heritage Park Foundation | $3,012,528 | Kearney, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Alaska Raptor Center | $110,000 | Sitka, AK, US | Capital Campaign And General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation | $1,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Downtown Riverfront Trust | $5,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | $250,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | $500,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Meca Tri-park Llc | $2,279,373 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation | $1,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Omaha Discovery Trust | $2,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Omaha Symphony Association | $500,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | $2,524,420 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaigns And General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Police Athletics For Community Engagement | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Singer Foundation | $1,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation | $877,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Omaha Award | 2021 |
| The Durham Museum | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Us Chamber Of Commerce Foundation | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Alaska Raptor Center | $75,000 | Sitka, AK, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Amy L Scott Family Foundation | $4,068,400 | Omaha, NE, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Midlands | $500,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Dixon Family Foundation | $4,068,400 | Omaha, NE, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Downtown Riverfront Trust | $356,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | $750,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | $2,500,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Lori & David Scott Foundation | $4,068,400 | Omaha, NE, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Meca | $4,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hopsital Foundation | $1,000,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Emergency Department Expansion | 2020 |
| Northstar Foundation | $1,300,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Omaha Shelter For Homeless Trust | $2,249,800 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Omaha Symphony Association | $500,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | $19,000,100 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Parker Family Foundation | $4,068,400 | Omaha, NE, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Singer Foundation | $5,000,100 | Omaha, NE, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation | $18,042,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Operating Support, Omaha Award And Program Support | 2020 |
| The Durham Museum | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Us Chamber Of Commerce Foundation | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Walter Scott Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 47-1116371 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 10340 N 84TH STREET Omaha, NE 68122-0000 |
Key People (10)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Walter Scott Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Mogens Bay |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Greg Abel |
| Trustee | Mike Faust |
| President & Ceo | Calvin Sisson |
| Vice President | Rich Eakin |
Forms 990-PF
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