Skees Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Skees Family Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$67,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,000 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 4 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $67,500 | 9 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Skees Family Foundation 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 Skees Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $22,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $22,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pollination Project Foundation | EmbraceHer - Catalyst Grant | $20,000 |
| Preserve International | Contingent Catalyst Grant | $15,000 |
| Myriad USA | TechMe - Grant | $15,000 |
| Myriad USA | Fundacin Gen E - Seed Grant | $5,000 |
| Harvest Fund | Seed Grant | $2,500 |
| Asembo Skills for Hope | Seed Grant | $2,500 |
| Global Development Advisors Corpora | Wonder Woman Guatemala - Seed Grant | $2,500 |
| Myriad USA | Fundacin Gen E - Seed Grant | $2,500 |
| Pollination Project Foundation | Africa Transformation Centres Foundation - Seed Grant | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vincent Oviedo
- Suman Bhat-Kincaid
- Cecilia Foxworthy
- Alex Pan
- Sally Skees-Helly
- Eleonore van Tulder
Questions people ask
Does Skees Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Skees Family Foundation give?
$67,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Skees Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vincent Oviedo (CFO/Dir), Suman Bhat-Kincaid (Director), Cecilia Foxworthy (Director) and Alex Pan (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Skees Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.