Skylight Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Skylight Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.4 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $377,167 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.4 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$377,167
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$113 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.9 million | 11 | $109 million |
| 2024 | $7.4 million | 15 | $113 million |
How to apply
Skylight Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Skylight Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 4 | $2.8 million |
| Minnesota | 5 | $2.5 million |
| New York | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $850,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $234,822 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Brain Foundation | Lewy body dementia research study | $1.0 million |
| Watertown Area Community Foundation | Ymca pool building foundation and walls | $1.0 million |
| Watertown Area Community Foundation | Ymca capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Watertown Area Community Foundation | Watertown fire departement training tower | $700,000 |
| American Brain Foundation | Neural inflammation project fund study | $625,000 |
| CMT Research Foundation Inc | General support | $550,000 |
| Curepsp Inc | General support | $550,000 |
| American Brain Foundation | Next generation research program | $377,167 |
| American Brain Foundation | Psp genomics initiative | $357,356 |
| CMT Research Foundation Inc | General support for type 1a research | $300,000 |
| Curepsp Inc | Psp genomics initiatives | $250,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General support | $250,000 |
| Unversity of Arizona Foundation | Neurotropic viral infection and the antiviral response in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | $234,822 |
| American Brain Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Watertown Area Community Foundation | Reimagine the first kindergarten visitor experience | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barton Bentzin
- Sarah Bentzin
- Joseph Blaylock
Questions people ask
Does Skylight Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Skylight Charitable Trust give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $377,167.
Who runs Skylight Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Barton Bentzin (President & Chairman of the Board), Sarah Bentzin (Vice President & Secretary) and Joseph Blaylock (Member).
What does Skylight Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and science and research.