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Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Longboat Key, Florida · EIN 371549358

Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll Family Foundation is a private foundation in Longboat Key, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,189 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $540 and the largest $43,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $55,705 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$47,74820$675,165
2024$55,70524$676,503
2025$88,18924$690,348

How to apply

Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York12$56,059
Florida9$30,855
Colorado1$575
District of Columbia1$500
Illinois1$200

Grants paid in 2025

All 24 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester
Rochester, NY
Support operations$43,400
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Sarasota, FL
Support operations$22,500
Asolo Repertory Theatre
Sarasota, FL
Support operations$6,000
Jewish Home Foundation
Rochester, NY
Support operations$3,000
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
Support operations$3,000
Temple Beth Israel
Niagara Falls, NY
Support operations$1,661
Temple B'rith Kodesh
Rochester, NY
Support operations$1,100
Jewish National Fund
New York, NY
Support operations$1,010
All Faiths Food Bank
Sarasota, FL
Support operations$1,000
Compeer of Greater Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Support operations$1,000
JCC Film Festival
Rochester, NY
Support operations$1,000
US Olympic Gold
Colorado Springs, CO
Support operations$575
Suncoast Jewish Alliance
Sarasota, FL
Support operations$505
Compeer of Rochester
Rochester, NY
Serves as a bridge to enhanced wellness and community integration for those with social and emotional barriers.$500
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Washington, DC
Support operations$500
Education Foundation of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Support operations$350
Alzheimers Association
Chicago, IL
Support operations$200
Holocaust Museum
St Petersburg, FL
Support operations$200
Jewish Family Services
Rochester, NY
Support operations$180
Temple Beth Shalom
Rochester, NY
Support operations$108
Florida Studio Theatre
Sarasota, FL
Support operations$100
Jewish Family Childrens Services Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Support operations$100
Sarasota Orchestra
Sarasota, FL
Support operations$100
Temple Emanu-El
Rochester, NY
Support operations$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll Family Foundation give?

$88,189 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $540.

Who runs Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Bernice W Skirboll (Trustee).

What does Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.

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