Private foundation · Lynchburg, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Scott Cares Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $6,750 · 1 in Sumner County
- Typical grant
- $500 to $2,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Williamson County, Sumner County · plus 49 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $77,150
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77K | $6,750 | 5 |
| 2024 | $116K | $8,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $129K | $4,750 | 4 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Grant requests are submitted intern · Lynchburg · 4348322100 · scottcares@scottins.com
- What to send
- See statement for details on request form submissions. The request form includes the following: amount requested, office making the request, employee owner name, non-profit beneficiary name, non-profit fed id number, description of beneficiary org and mission, the importance or relevance of the charity to scott employee owners. All grants are to be made to eligible organizations that focus on the three pillars: 1) opportunities for youth - supporting eligible organizations and groups that educate, empower and equip the next generation 2) hunger and poverty - supporting better access to life's basic needs or food, clothing and shelter 3) health and wellness - supporting local efforts that empower individuals to live well and foster stronger, healthier communities
- Limits
- Requests from organizations that do not fall under one of the three pillars will not be considered. See statement for additional information. The board will vote on all grants above $1,500. Grants under $1,500 will be approved by the the majority of the officers of the foundation. The foundation will keep individual records of all organizations that receive grants from the foundation via accounting software. The budget will be reviewed and approved annually by the board.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Josh PhillipsTreasurer
- Rebecca ColyerSecretary
- Christine CareyPresident
- Rob DicosolaDirector
- Mike NorrisDirector
- Lisa CunninghamDirector
- Bonnie GumpmanDirector
- Brett CrispDirector
- David PlunkettDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sumner County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Love Nashville | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Donation | $500 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Donation | $2,500 |
| High Hopes Development Center | Franklin, Williamson County | Donation | $2,500 |
| First Foundations Inc. | Farragut, Knox County | Donation | $1,000 |
| Young Life Capernaum | Knoxville, Knox County | Donation | $250 |