Skillman Foundation

Skillman Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan with $418.5M in assets, focused on Education. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$418.5Mtotal assets
2023IRS ruling year
Educationfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Skillman Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $14.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Allied Media Projects Inc $831K
  • Council Of Michigan Foundations Inc $697K
  • Wayne State University $671K
  • Detroit Children's Fund $660K
  • Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Inc $578K
  • Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc $500K
  • 482forward $500K
  • Community Development Advocates Of Detroit $452K
  • Developing Kingdoms In Different Stages $407K
  • Give Merit Inc $404K
  • Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation $400K
  • Invest Detroit Foundation $400K
  • Strategic Community Partners $361K
  • New Detroit Inc $350K
  • Wayne State University Research And Technology Park In The City Of Detroit $335K
  • Athlete Transition Services Corp $329K
  • New Paradigm For Education $327K
  • Bme Networks $325K
  • Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program $321K
  • Detroit Public Schools Foundation $307K
  • Michigan Association Of United Ways $301K
  • Black Male Educators Alliance $300K
  • Detroit Police Athletic League Inc $279K
  • Center For Success Network $269K
  • Calebs Kids $259K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$17M
  • FY2021$18.4M
  • FY2022$22.4M
  • FY2023$23.8M

About Skillman Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusEducation
  • HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan
  • EIN381675780
  • IRS ruling2023

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Education area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Skillman Foundation?

Skillman Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan with $418.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Skillman Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Education (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Skillman Foundation?

Skillman Foundation's EIN is 381675780. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Skillman Foundation?

Private foundations like Skillman Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Education) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Skillman Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.