SK2 Fund
Preselected recipients only
SK2 Fund is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $195,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$195,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$25.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $249,145 the year before.
56% 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 | $249,145 | 32 | $24.9 million |
| 2024 | $195,000 | 19 | $25.1 million |
How to apply
SK2 Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What SK2 Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $55,000 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $67,500 |
| Idaho | 4 | $33,500 |
| New York | 2 | $16,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just Economy Institute | provide assistance to creative capital projects to solve social and environmental problems | $50,000 |
| Posibility Labs | help mobilize capital in support of social and environmental justice | $15,000 |
| Black Farmer Fund | support organization to run programs financing community farmers and food entrepreneurs and strengthen local food systems. | $15,000 |
| Advocates for the West | Protect the West's most treasured natural landscapes & native wildlife | $15,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League | Protect clean air, clean water, and special places in Idaho | $15,000 |
| Andean Alliance for Sustainable Dev | support community led sustainable agriculture projects that drive economic growth for small farmers and help protect land | $15,000 |
| Lady Saving Group | to provide funding for training and mentoring of women street vendors and LSGs members with inclusive access to finance, capacity development on business and life skills and long term networks | $10,000 |
| Senka Hill | to provide funding for improving and expanding agroforestry/ sustainable agriculture practices and training for poor smallholder farmers | $10,000 |
| Peaceful Bamboo Family | to provide funding for improving and expanding biodynamic/ sustainable agriculture training and practices in Vietnam | $10,000 |
| De La Gente | to provide funding for improve women's coffee production practices and processes through improved equipment and training | $10,000 |
| Realize Impact - Beneficial Returns | support lending to high impact sme social enterprise | $5,000 |
| American Rivers | Keep rivers healthy and free while ensuring people have the water they need. | $5,000 |
| Nevada Nordic | promote community recreation and accessibility | $5,000 |
| Coop Cincy | support cooperative ecosystem in greater Cincinnati metro area to increase worker ownership | $5,000 |
| Advocates for the West | protect the West's most treasured natural landscapes and native wildlife | $2,500 |
| NWAA Fund | support women's reproductive health services | $2,500 |
| Fibers Fund | support regenerative natural fiber and textile industry | $2,500 |
| Ali Forney Center | Meals for homeless LGBTQ teenagers. | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | support women's reproductive health services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurel Williams
- Erik Schultz
- Linda Kincannon
Questions people ask
Does SK2 Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SK2 Fund give?
$195,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs SK2 Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurel Williams (Executive Dir.), Erik Schultz (Director) and Linda Kincannon (Director).
What does SK2 Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and food and hunger.