Skywords Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Skywords Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tiburon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $657,500 and the largest $900,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$657,500
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$91.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 9 | $87.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 4 | $91.3 million |
How to apply
Skywords Family Foundation Inc 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 Skywords Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $1.6 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $900,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable | To further charitable and educational purposes in the local community. | $900,000 |
| Canobie Films Inc | To further charitable and educational purposes in the local community. | $845,000 |
| Chadwick Library Press Foundation | To further charitable and educational purposes in the local community. | $470,000 |
| Ginungagap Foundation | To further charitable and educational purposes in the local community. | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Davis
- Janet Jyll Johnstone
Questions people ask
Does Skywords Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Skywords Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $657,500.
Who runs Skywords Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Davis (President) and Janet Jyll Johnstone (Secretary/Treas).
What does Skywords Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.