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Scripps Family Impact Fund – Gary Sinise Foundation. Rebuilding Independence, One Home at a Time
In partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Scripps Family Impact Fund supports the R.I.S.E. program, building smart homes for wounded veterans and empowering them to live independently with dignity and purpose.
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Supporting Those Who Served: The Scripps Family Impact Fund’s 2025 Veterans Grants
In 2025, the Scripps Family Impact Fund (SFIF) is making a commitment to support those who have served. Each year, the Fund’s grantmaking reflects both the Scripps family’s philanthropic values and the evolving needs of communities across the country.
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Inside the Grantmaking Process: How the Scripps Family Impact Fund Selects and Supports Mission-Aligned Organizations
The SFIF model is designed to identify and elevate nonprofit programs that directly support the family’s selected mission area for the year.
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Inside the Grantmaking Process: How SFIF Selects Its Annual Focus and Grantee Partners
Each year, the Scripps Family Impact Fund (SFIF) focuses its giving on one high-impact issue area—an approach that allows for deeper engagement, meaningful evaluation, and collective family participation.
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Catalyzing Innovation in Crisis: How SFIF Helped Accelerate COVID-19 Therapies
When COVID-19 struck, Scripps Research scientists raced to repurpose existing drugs—backed by a Scripps Family Impact Fund grant that sped discovery.
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Building on a Legacy: A Commitment to Journalism Education
In 2023, SFIF's grants to support underserved journalism education programs helped to ensure that the storytellers of tomorrow—those who will continue to inform and inspire communities—are equipped to make a lasting impact.
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Inform & Inspire: Celebrating the Best of Humanity, One Story at a Time
Since 1995, MY HERO has used media, art, and technology to celebrate the best of humanity and spotlight positive role models. Through multimedia storytelling, the organization inspires hope, fosters appreciation for diversity, and empowers young people to see their own potential to create change.
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Women Helping Women: Assisting Survivors of Gender-Based Domestic Violence When They Need It Most
Since its founding in 1973, Women Helping Women has remained dedicated to preventing gender-based violence and empowering all survivors, providing critical resources and support to those in need.
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The Adam R. Scripps Foundation Responds to Kerrville, Hill Country Floods
The Adam R. Scripps Foundation has committed over $1 million to support flood relief across the Texas Hill Country, partnering with local nonprofits and first responders.
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Purpose, Vision, and Promise: An Introduction to the Scripps Family Impact Fund
Founded in 2019, the Scripps Family Impact Fund unites multiple generations to continue a rich legacy of philanthropy and invest in high-impact causes.
History
The Early History of Miramar Ranch and the Scripps Family: From Scrubland to Grand Estate
In the 1890s, E.W. Scripps and his half-sister Ellen Browning Scripps transformed an overlooked patch of land into Miramar Ranch—a piece of paradise that reflected their values, ambitions, and global inspirations.
History
Life at Miramar Ranch: A Vibrant Chapter in the Scripps Family Legacy
Once E.W. Scripps had laid the groundwork and completed the central mansion, Miramar became a beloved home base for the Scripps family and a lively hub of daily activity, creativity, and connection.