The William H. – John G. – Emma Scott Foundation was established to support charitable, religious, and educational needs primarily in the Richmond, Virginia area. Founded by The Reverend John Garlick Scott in 1956, its mission includes improving the lives of families and children and supporting private education, particularly through the Church Schools of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.
The grant program of The William H. – John G. – Emma Scott Foundation aims to support capital projects that align with its goals of alleviating human suffering and enhancing the welfare of families and children. It primarily supports charitable, religious, and educational programs, with a specific focus on Church Schools of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and private elementary and secondary education. Additionally, the Foundation offers support to churches and, to a lesser extent, the arts and humanities.