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THE SCUMBAG FOUNDATION · EST · MCMXCIV · REFORM · NON · RUINA The Scumbag Foundation

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.

The Board of Directors of The Scumbag Foundation convened in the Newport offices.
Plate I — Board of Directors, annual convening

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.

Review eligibility and apply →