More than just a place, The Scott Foundation is an intentional community dedicated to serving Arizona's foster youth. It awakens the best in the human spirit and nurtures the extraordinary potential that exists in us all.
Over the years, The Scott Foundation has evolved into the transformative program it is today—empowering Arizona's foster youth in a way that produces remarkable outcomes. By equipping them with confidence, practical skills, solid values, compassion for others, and a clear vision for their future, the foundation helps them transition from the foster care system into the real world with greater strength and purpose.
The Scott Foundation updated its brand a few years ago and adopted new Vision and Mission Statements to better reflect our deep commitment to the Foundation's legacy and the far-reaching impact of our work. Our ideas and efforts contribute to making life better and more meaningful today while ensuring continued relevance well into the future.
We have now reached a pivotal stage in our organization's growth that requires greater investment in land and the expansion of our paid staff. As we continue to grow, our expanded programming will require additional team members across both sustainable agriculture efforts and higher education services. As responsible stewards, we recognize the importance of strengthening our funding through private philanthropic contributions to ensure these resources remain available to the public for generations to come.
While we would love to move beyond discussions of the pandemic, the reality is that it has brought both blessings and challenges to our original strategic plans. In just two years, we outgrew our previous space and occupancy limits. Additionally, program demand has far exceeded our capabilities at that location. We have been operating with a multi-year waitlist and are keenly aware that relocating our efforts will require considerable time—not only to build the new education center but also to continue supporting the current needs of our students.
Our work is guided by a dedicated board of trustees and advisors who provide oversight and strategic direction. A committed team of staff members ensures the protection of our land and the fulfillment of our mission every day.
We look forward to a new year of building a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community.
A Commitment to Our Future is a pledge to educate, preserve, and protect Arizona's Sonoran Desert and wildlife while supporting the needs of our local community and Arizona foster youth.
The Scott Foundation has entered a new era of resource protection for our community. We are eager to reveal the location of our new home, the first of many. The Preserve will be situated in one of the eight Critical Water Conservation areas in the United States, advancing ecosystem restoration through regenerative agriculture. With a focus on water cycle restoration, underground aquifers will be replenished, while the riparian habitat will support more than 30 federally threatened and endangered species in our area.
Permaculture integrates land, resources, people, and the environment through mutually beneficial synergies. The Farm at Scott Foundation offers participants the opportunity to heal, grow, build, and contribute as responsible citizens. It provides an immersive experience in the inner workings of an organic farm, animal welfare, wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and more.
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our board, youth participants, volunteers, and staff, The Scott Foundation has grown tremendously. We are now caring for more animals and educating more children than ever before—and we look forward to expanding our reach even further.