Walter Scott Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Walter Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska with $2.83B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$2.83Btotal assets

2014IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Walter Scott Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $145.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation $51.6M
Downtown Riverfront Trust $25.1M
Opas Foundation $15.1M
University Of Nebraska Foundation $10.2M
Joslyn Art Museum $8M
Mental Health Innovation Foundation $6M
Omaha Discovery Trust $3M
Community Alliance $3M
Child Saving Institute $3M
Omaha Symphony Association $2.5M
Us Chamber Of Commerce Foundation $2.5M
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum $1.5M
Central Community College Foundation $1.1M
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart $1M
Singer Foundation $1M
Brownell Talbot School $1M
Lake Cunningham Development Trust $1M
Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha $997K
Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (dba Meca) $997K
Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation $820K
Northstar Foundation $750K
Southeast Community College Educational Foundation $688K
Share Good $575K
Metropolitan Community College Foundation $530K
Alaska Raptor Center $500K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$65.1M
FY2020$72.1M
FY2021$17.7M
FY2022$101M
FY2023$145.6M

About Walter Scott Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersOmaha, Nebraska
EIN471116371
IRS ruling2014

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Walter Scott Family Foundation?

Walter Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska with $2.83B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Walter Scott Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Walter Scott Family Foundation?

Walter Scott Family Foundation's EIN is 471116371. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Walter Scott Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Walter Scott Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Walter Scott Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.