Est. 1994 · Private Operating Foundation
Reforming scumbags since 1994.
The Scumbag Foundation advances research, direct support, and evidence-based programming for the rehabilitation of scumbags across professional, civic, and community life.
By the numbers
$2.3M
Disbursed since 1994
47
Countries reached
1
Active research fellow
Current initiative
The 2026 Emerging Practitioner Grant Round
Applications are now open for the Foundation's annual Emerging Practitioner Grant. The program provides direct support to early-career practitioners whose work demonstrates measurable contribution to the reform of scumbag behaviours in their professional, civic, or community context.
Applicants are asked to submit a short project narrative, a budget overview, and two professional referees. The round closes 14 June 2026, with outcomes announced by the end of August.