Private foundation · Chicago, IL

Scanlan Family Foundation

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Typical grant size
$35K $150K $1.0M
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
25
Repeat grantees
17
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Mary Bucksbaum Scanlan
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Patrick Scanlan
VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Catherine O'brien
TREASURER/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Robert Trattner
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Michael Greaves
DIRECTOR
Richard B Dennert
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Melva Bucksbaum
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
16.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
122
Total grants awarded
$84.9M
Total amount
$696K
Average grant
$5.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$16.9M
11 grants
2023
$15.0M
9 grants
2022
$5.7M
3 grants
2021
$3.9M
5 grants
2020
$5.1M
9 grants
2019
$3.4M
2 grants
2017
$9.3M
16 grants
2016
$7.2M
18 grants
2015
$8.6M
19 grants
2014
$7.2M
16 grants
2013
$2.6M
14 grants

Top recipients

11 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$18.1M
3 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$9.3M
Loomis Chaffee School
2 grants · CT
$9.0M
The University of Iowa Foundation
5 grants · IA
$8.3M
6 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$5.8M
The Loomis Chaffee School
4 grants · CT
$5.8M
4 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$5.3M
6 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$4.3M
Loomis Chaffee
3 grants · CT
$3.2M
4 grants · ME · ✓ Exact match
$3.1M

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Loomis Chaffee School
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CT · TY 2024
$4.0M
Bennington College
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
VT · TY 2024
$4.0M
State University of Iowa Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IA · TY 2024
$3.9M
Northwestern University
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IL · TY 2024
$1.5M
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2024
$1.3M
Desmoines Jewish Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IA · TY 2024
$1.0M
University of Maine Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2024
$524K
Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
MA · TY 2024
$300K
Jazz at Aspen - Snowmass
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CO · TY 2024
$250K
Quahog Bay Conservatory
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2024
$140K
Bigelow Labratory for Ocean Services
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2024
$5K
Loomis Chaffee School
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CT · TY 2023
$5.0M
State University of Iowa Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IA · TY 2023
$3.0M
Bennington College
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
VT · TY 2023
$2.4M
Northwestern University
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IL · TY 2023
$1.5M
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2023
$1.4M
Desmoines Jewish Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IA · TY 2023
$1.0M
University of Maine Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2023
$500K
Quahog Bay Conservatory
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2023
$250K
Globalgiving
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
DC · TY 2023
$20K
Bennington College
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
VT · TY 2022
$3.0M
State University of Iowa Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IA · TY 2022
$2.4M
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2022
$290K
Bennington College
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
VT · TY 2021
$2.4M
Preventative Medicine Research Institute
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CA · TY 2021
$1.0M
Gulf of Maine Research Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2021
$250K
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2021
$188K
Whitney Museum of American Art
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
NY · TY 2021
$110K
Bennington College
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
VT · TY 2020
$2.4M
The Loomis Chaffee School
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CT · TY 2020
$2.1M
Aspen Community Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CO · TY 2020
$200K
Maine Community Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2020
$150K
Whitney Museum of American Art
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
NY · TY 2020
$110K
Aspen Country Day School
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CO · TY 2020
$63K
Broome Community College Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
NY · TY 2020
$25K
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CT · TY 2020
$5K
Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
NY · TY 2020
$5K
Bennington College
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
VT · TY 2019
$3.0M
The Loomis Chaffee School
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CT · TY 2019
$400K
The Loomis Chaffee School
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CT · TY 2017
$2.1M
Northwestern University
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IL · TY 2017
$2.0M
The University of Iowa Foundation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IA · TY 2017
$2.0M
Whitney Museum of American Art
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
NY · TY 2017
$1.1M
Preventive Medicine Research Institute
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CA · TY 2017
$1.0M
Bennington College
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
VT · TY 2017
$400K
Aspen Country Day School
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CO · TY 2017
$150K
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
ME · TY 2017
$130K
Miscellaneous Contributions Under 25000 Available Upon Request From Mbi
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
IL · TY 2017
$122K
Aspen Music Festival and School
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CO · TY 2017
$85K
Aspen Jewish Congregation
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
CO · TY 2017
$50K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.