A Legacy Born from Adversity
From Personal Challenge to Global Change
The Scott Family Intl. Foundation was born from a profound understanding that life’s greatest setbacks can become its most powerful comebacks. Our founder’s journey from federal conviction to philanthropic leadership isn’t just our origin story, it’s the living proof of our mission.
The Turning Point
When Fredrick D. Scott faced his darkest moment in 2013, he could have chosen bitterness. Instead, he chose transformation. That decision to turn personal redemption into organizational purpose became the foundation’s guiding principle: every challenge conquered creates an opportunity to lift others up.
Building Bridges
Having walked the path from setback to service, the Scott Family uniquely understands the barriers that keep people trapped in cycles of disadvantage. We’ve experienced firsthand how education opens minds, how mentorship opens doors, and how second chances can become first opportunities.
Our Lived Experience Informs Our Mission
Education
We know the transformative power of learning because we've lived it
Justice Reform
We understand the need for redemption because we've experienced it
Economic Opportunity
We've built wealth and want to share the pathways
Community Support
We remember what it feels like to need help and the gratitude that comes from receiving it
Family Values in Action
Familia Supra Omnia doesn’t just guide our family office, it shapes our foundation. But “family” for us includes every scholarship recipient, every program beneficiary, and every community we serve. When we say “Family Above All,” we mean all who join our mission of transformation.