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Suzanne And Walter Scott Foundation

EIN 36-3727897 · NE · NTEE T900 · Form 990, fiscal 2023

An Omaha, Nebraska-based private grantmaking foundation created by Walter Scott Jr. and Suzanne Scott. It distributes grants for charitable purposes across civic, cultural, health, education, and social-service causes, primarily in Nebraska and neighboring states. Programs include merit-based Scott Scholars higher-education scholarships, the Omaha Award for direct-service nonprofits, public-safety grants, and community-space capital grants. Its work centers on education, leadership development, and strengthening communities.

Financials, fiscal 2023

Revenue

$327.9M

Expenses

$77.3M

Total assets

$624.0M

Net assets

$609.4M

Operating margin

76.4%

1-year growth

432.6%

5-year growth (CAGR)

62.9%

Reserve (years of spending)

94.6

Contributions share

90.8%

Programme spending

0.5%

Fundraising cost

0.0%

Executive pay share

2.69%

Employees

53

Revenue per employee

$6.2M

Grants paid

$56.1M

Years filing

33

NFP Health Score: 83 / 100

Financial 71 · Governance 100 · Operational 90. The score is built from Form 990 line items only. It cannot measure how well an organisation delivers its mission.

Mission

To distribute funds for charitable purposes in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education, and social services.

Revenue history