Skillbuilders Fund
Accepts applications
Skillbuilders Fund is a private foundation in Leawood, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $567,974 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $266,474. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$567,974
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$266,474
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $426,500 the year before.
24% 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 | $426,500 | 18 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $567,974 | 21 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Skillbuilders Fd-Attn Barbara Allen 4707 College Blvd Suite 201, Leawood, KS 66211-1685 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 608-7545, ballen@skillbuildersfund.org |
| What to submit | Application should be submitted in simple letter form, not more than three pages in length and should include the following information: 1. Need of the grant 2. Purpose of the grant 3. List of the board of directors of the requesting organization 4. Other contributions 5. Project budget |
| Restrictions | The primary purpose of the skillbuilders fund is to provide funds to organizations, as described in sections 501C(3)(3), 170, 2055 & 2522 of the internal revenue code, that enhance the capabilities of women of all ages to realize their full potential, with emphasis on women in the Kansas city area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Skillbuilders Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $331,474 |
| Missouri | 16 | $236,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Outdoor Education Center | Fincl support of public charity | $266,474 |
| Amethyst Place | Fincl support of public charity | $30,000 |
| Pawsperity | Fincl support of public charity | $30,000 |
| Rightfully Sewn | Fincl support of public charity | $25,000 |
| Pharmacy of Grace | Fincl support of public charity | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity KC | Fincl support of public charity | $20,000 |
| Women's Employment Network | Fincl support of public charity | $20,000 |
| Great Jobs KC | Fincl support of public charity | $20,000 |
| Mattie Rhodes Art Center | Fincl support of public charity | $20,000 |
| KC Community Gardens | Fincl support of public charity | $15,000 |
| Interurban Arthouse | Fincl support of public charity | $15,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Fincl support of public charity | $15,000 |
| Giving the Basics | Fincl support of public charity | $15,000 |
| Union Station Kansas City | Fincl support of public charity | $14,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Fincl support of public charity | $10,000 |
| Northeast Community Center | Fincl support of public charity | $10,000 |
| The Sewing Labs | Fincl support of public charity | $7,500 |
| Umkc Foundation | Fincl support of public charity | $3,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Fincl support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Harvesters | Fincl support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Kansas City Preparatory Academy | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara P Allen
- Jessica Peryam
Questions people ask
Does Skillbuilders Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Skillbuilders Fund give?
$567,974 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Skillbuilders Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara P Allen (Pres/Sec/Dir) and Jessica Peryam (Vice Chr/Dir).
What does Skillbuilders Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.