Our family of foundations.
Each foundation utilizes a shared staff, while operating with its own focus, governance and charitable priorities, ensuring that the family’s collective giving reaches a wide range of causes and communities.
Created in 2014, the Walter Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation that funds a wide variety of initiatives, from community improvement to large-scale capital projects. The Foundation also serves as a coordinating vehicle for larger, collective philanthropic efforts of the family foundations.
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation
Established in 1990 by Walter and Suzanne Scott, this foundation primarily focuses on education, scholarships, youth development and community enhancement in and around the Omaha metropolitan area.
Amy L. Scott Family Foundation
Directed by Walter’s daughter Amy, this foundation focuses on youth, education and human services, reflecting her dedication to helping individuals reach their potential through compassion and opportunity.
Dixon Family Foundation
Founded by Walter’s daughter, Karen, and her husband, Wes Dixon, this foundation emphasizes community vitality through support for arts, education and programs that enhance the places where people live, learn and gather.
Lori & David Scott Foundation
Led by Walter’s son, David, and his wife Lori, this foundation supports causes that align with their personal and community priorities — including education and projects that enrich quality of life.
Parker Family Foundation
Directed by Walter’s daughter, Sandy, and her husband, Dave Parker, this foundation supports a range of philanthropic interests — from athletics and education to community well-being — with a focus on helping people lead healthy, fulfilled lives.
Singer Foundation
Led by Suzanne’s son, Bill, and his wife, Lynette Singer, this foundation invests in arts, culture, education and human services, fostering creativity and connection within their communities.
A foundation can give grants, but I think a foundation should be more. It should have an impact through investing.
Preparing the next generation of philanthropic leaders.
The Next Generation Program engages the third and fourth generations of the Scott family in the practice of philanthropy, ensuring that Walter and Suzanne’s legacy of generosity continues well into the future.
- Walter and Suzanne’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in the program.
- Next Generation Program offers educational activities focused on supporting nonprofits and grantmaking.
- The Next Generation Summit brings together family members to learn, collaborate and build skills.
Honoring our roots. Inspiring tomorrow.
Walter and Suzanne’s belief in community laid the groundwork for the family’s ongoing philanthropy. Their early commitment to education, community and leadership continues to guide our work. From the origins of their giving to today’s Next Generation Summit and other leadership initiatives, their vision endures — shaping both the legacy we honor and the leaders we help develop for tomorrow.
