David N. Scaife is an American businessman and heir to a portion of the prominent Scaife family fortune, primarily associated with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on February 5, 1966, he is the son of Richard Mellon Scaife, a wealthy conservative philanthropist, newspaper publisher, and heir to the Mellon banking fortune, and Frances L. Scaife. David has maintained a relatively low public profile compared to his father, focusing on involvement in family trusts, foundations, and local business circles in Pittsburgh. The Scaife family wealth, derived from banking, oil, and other industries, has positioned David within networks of influence in philanthropy and conservative causes, though he has not been as publicly active in politics or media as his father. Following the death of Richard Mellon Scaife in 2014, David N. Scaife became a beneficiary of family assets, including interests in the Sarah Scaife Foundation and other trusts that support conservative organizations and educational initiatives. He has been involved in managing aspects of the family legacy, navigating the complexities of inheritance amid past family disputes, such as his parents' high-profile divorce in the 1990s. David's role in Pittsburgh business circles includes connections to real estate and investment ventures, reflecting the family's long-standing economic presence in the region. Despite the family's wealth, estimated in billions for the broader Scaife-Mellon lineage, David has avoided the spotlight, with limited public records of his personal or professional endeavors beyond familial ties.