Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation

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Private Foundation
LINCOLN, NebraskaSmallEIN: 237052152
Community Service ClubsHuman ServicesHabitat for HumanityEducation NonprofitsHealth Charities

This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes primarily focused on community service, human services, education, and health. Its mission appears to center around providing general support to local organizations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for individuals and families. The foundation funds a diverse range of recipients, including community service clubs, educational institutions, and health charities, reflecting a commitment to addressing both immediate community needs and long-term developmental goals. While it primarily operates within Nebraska, it also extends its support to organizations in other states, indicating a broader philanthropic reach.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Small to mid-size charities and community organizations (particularly in Nebraska) seeking general support or capital/building grants, often for one-time projects or modest operating support.

Good Fit

  • Located in Nebraska or providing services primarily in Nebraska.
  • Requests for modest general support or building/capital pledges (many recent grants were under $5K, with some $5K–$15K awards).
  • Local community foundations, hospitals, education programs, youth services, or grassroots human-service organizations.
  • Ability to be known or introduced to foundation leadership or nominated by a local intermediary.

Geography

Moderate

Giving is heavily concentrated in one state—about 82% of dollars and roughly 85% of grants—yet the latest year included recipients in six states, so the footprint is largely state-focused with some out-of-state awards.

Recipient Variety

Broad

In the latest year the foundation funded 39 distinct recipients (34 of them new that year), and across three years only five recipients recurred, indicating a broadly distributed recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.

New Applicants

Moderate

Behaviorally the latest year shows many new grantees (34 new recipients), which suggests turnover and entry for new organizations; however the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and no public application/contact route or website was found, so direct access by unfamiliar applicants appears limited.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026