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The Scoob Trust Foundation at a glance

· Private foundation

The Scoob Trust Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$1.1M
Granted FY2020
39
Grants FY2020
14
States reached
$40k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0198% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Philanthropy$6.9MAnimals$175kHuman Services$110kEnvironment$80kCrime & Legal$60kHealth$55kPublic Safety & Disaster$50kEducation$45kOther$0
02FY2020 · 39 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

How this is measured
The 39 grants below total $750,000, the rows itemized in this filing. The $1,130,000 headline is the total grant expense on the return; the other $380,000 is giving the schedule does not break out (grants under the $5,000 itemization floor, grants to individuals, grants on other schedules). Every figure below describes the itemized rows only.
$15,000
Median grant
14
States reached
$7.1M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Fisher House Foundation$40,000
Himalayan Cataract Project$40,000
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust$35,000
Innocence Project$35,000
Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)$30,000
National Park Foundation$30,000
Homes for Our Troops$30,000
Humane Society of the US$30,000
Southwest Montana Veterans Home$25,000
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation$25,000
Montana Childrens Home & Hospital$25,000
Wildland Firefighters Foundation$25,000
National Center for Youth Law$25,000
4 Paws For Ability$20,000
Patriot Paws Service Dogs$20,000
02Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

To sustain, restore, and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.

Animals
2
The Water Research Foundation

The purpose of the water research foundation (wrf) is a definitive research organization to advance the science of all things water to better meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector. to engage exclusively in…

Environment
3
Worldwide Vets Incorporated

Our goal is to sustainably improve animal welfare, provide veterinary care, and improve veterinary education globally. in order to achieve this goal, we work in over 10 countries, across 5 continents, supporting local people and animals,…

Animals
4
Environmental Investigation Agency

To establish and promote programs to protect the global climate, forests, wildlife and the natural environment, through research, advocacy, and investigation.

International
5
United States Naval Institute

Provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security.

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6
American Foreign Service Association

American foreign service association (afsa) is both the principal advocate for the long-term institutional wellbeing of the professional career foreign service and responsible for safeguarding the interest of afsa members. (continued on…

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7
Npr Foundation

The npr foundation ("foundation") is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of its sole supported organization, national public radio, inc. ("npr inc."). the foundation supports npr inc. through various activities such as…

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8
National Association of Clean Water Agencies

Nacwa is the national voice of public clean water utilities, shaping water policy, convening a vibrant peer network, and empowering water leaders.

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9
Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States Inc

The fsmb serves as the voice for state medical boards, supporting them through education, assessment, research and advocacy while providing services and initiatives that promote patient safety, quality health care and regulatory best…

Health
10
Air & Space Forces Association

The air & space forces association (afa) is a nonprofit, independent, professional military, and aerospace education association. the association's mission is to promote dominant u.s. air and space forces as the foundation of a strong…

Education
11
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

Empowering financial professionals and consumers through world-class advocacy and education.

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12
Eastern National

Eastern national promotes the public's understanding and support of america's national parks and other public trust partners by providing quality educational experiences, products and services.

Recreation & Sports
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Special Operations Warrior Foundation; the most unlike its peers is Humane World for Animals Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
03the grantee network

32 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 32 of the 39 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
8
Early backer (in before they grew)
32/32
Grantees still filing
26/32
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $40,000 · OtherFISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INCSheldrick Wildlife Trust: $35,000 · OtherSheldrick Wildlife TrustPerforming Animal Welfare Society (PAWS): $30,000 · OtherPerforming Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION: $30,000 · OtherNATIONAL PARK FOUNDATIONSouthwest Montana Veterans Home: $25,000 · OtherSouthwest Montana Veterans HomeNational Center for Youth Law: $25,000 · OtherNational Center for Youth LawNATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION INC: $15,000 · OtherGreater Aspirations Scholarship Program: $15,000 · OtherFood Bank Of Monterey Co.: $15,000 · OtherHOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INC: $30,000 · OtherHOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INCFRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC: $20,000 · OtherMONTANA FOOD BANK NETWORK INC: $20,000 · OtherVETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS FOUNDATION: $15,000 · Other+6 more: $60,000 · Other+6 moreHumane World for Animals Inc: $30,000 · AnimalsHumane World …AMBOSELI TRUST FOR ELEPHANTS: $20,000 · AnimalsAMBOSELI TRUS…AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION: $15,000 · AnimalsAMERICAN VETE…HEART OF THE VALLEY INC: $15,000 · AnimalsHEART OF THE …K9S FOR WARRIORS INC: $10,000 · AnimalsK9S FOR WARRI…THE INNOCENCE PROJECT INC: $35,000 · Human ServicesTHE INNOCEN…PATRIOT PAWS SERVICE DOGS: $20,000 · Human ServicesPATRIOT PAW…4 PAWS FOR ABILITY INC: $20,000 · Human Services4 PAWS FOR …WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION: $25,000 · EnvironmentWILDLAND …GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION: $10,000 · EnvironmentGREATER Y…WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE INC: $10,000 · EnvironmentWATERKEEP…NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC: $10,000 · EnvironmentNATURAL R…350ORG: $10,000 · Environment350ORGMONTANA CHILDREN'S HOME AND HOSPITAL: $25,000 · HealthMONTANA C…NATIONAL DISASTER SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION: $25,000 · HealthNATIONAL …ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC: $10,000 · HealthALZHEIMER…THE MR HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION: $15,000 · EducationMontana State University Foundation Inc: $15,000 · EducationSPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION: $15,000 · EducationHIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC: $40,000 · International
Other$375,000Animals$90,000Human Services$75,000Environment$65,000Health$60,000Education$45,000International$40,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetHIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC: $40,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetFISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $40,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTHE INNOCENCE PROJECT INC: $35,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetHumane World for Animals Inc: $30,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION: $30,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INC: $30,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMONTANA CHILDREN'S HOME AND HOSPITAL: $25,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetWILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION: $25,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetNational Center for Youth Law: $25,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetNATIONAL DISASTER SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION: $25,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetPATRIOT PAWS SERVICE DOGS: $20,000 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetFRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC: $20,000 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetAMBOSELI TRUST FOR ELEPHANTS: $20,000 over 1y, 3.1% of budgetMONTANA FOOD BANK NETWORK INC: $20,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budget4 PAWS FOR ABILITY INC: $20,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetAMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION: $15,000 over 1y, 0.6% of budgetTHE MR HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION: $15,000 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetNATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION INC: $15,000 over 1y, 2.5% of budgetMontana State University Foundation Inc: $15,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetSPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION: $15,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetVETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS FOUNDATION: $15,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetHEART OF THE VALLEY INC: $15,000 over 1y, 0.7% of budgetK9S FOR WARRIORS INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetGREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION: $10,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetWATERKEEPER ALLIANCE INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetNATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSUPPORT THE ENLISTED PROJECT INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budget350ORG: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetEarthworks: $10,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetALLIANCE FOR AGING RESEARCH: $10,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetNATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER: $10,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Morgan Stanley Global…Donor Advised Charita…American Online Givin…Fidelity Investments …Amazonsmile Foundation
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncIN10.6× affinity5 shared granteesties to 4 of 4Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc · American Online Giving Foundation Inc · Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund · Amazonsmile Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 39 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2020, released 2020. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

Possibly out of date. A more recent filing (FY2024) is on record and reports $1.1M of grant expense with no grantee named in the published copy. A private foundation itemizes every grant it makes, so a return carrying none has filed its list as an attachment that the public copy does not include. The figures above are therefore from FY2020, the most recent year this funder’s grantee list reached the public record.

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