Adam R Scripps Foundation
The official website arsfound.org represents the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, a family-governed private foundation honoring Adam R. Scripps. The site publishes annual reports, program and strategic investment pages (e.g., Community Grant & Loan Program) and describes the foundation’s five focus areas. It also states the foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits working on community development, education, health, food security, or capital projects—particularly those running capital campaigns or seeking general operating support and with ties to Texas or recognized national programs.
Good Fit
- • Running a capital campaign or large facilities project.
- • Requesting general operating support or multi-year program funding.
- • Track record managing six-figure grants or demonstrating scale.
- • Local presence in Texas or a clear programmatic fit with the foundation’s stated focus areas.
- • Warm introduction, referral, or prior relationship with foundation staff or advisors.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year spans 27 states, indicating a multi-state/national footprint, although about 42% of dollars were concentrated in Texas.
Recipient Variety
The latest year included 205 distinct grantees and 281 grants across many mission areas, with modest concentration (top five recipients ~22%), so the recipient set is broad for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct filings and the website state the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and that grants are preselected, but the latest year shows roughly 109 new grantees, so new entrants are possible though likely via invitation, referral, or active identification by the foundation rather than through an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
