The Skadden Foundation
Accepts applications
The Skadden Foundation is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $39,802 and the largest $505,860. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.1 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$39,802
- Largest grant$505,860
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
44% 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 | $4.4 million | 100 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 106 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathleen Rubenstein One Manhattan West 46th floor, New York, NY 10001-8602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 735-3954, skadden.foundation@skadden.com |
| Deadlines | SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "THE APPLICATION PROCESS" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant |
| Restrictions | SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "ELIGIBILITY" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant and "Information for Prospective Host Organizations" at https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/host |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Skadden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 45 | $1.9 million |
| California | 19 | $832,885 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $466,985 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $306,861 |
| Illinois | 4 | $282,707 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $138,770 |
| Georgia | 2 | $102,009 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $90,323 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $89,343 |
| Maine | 1 | $79,549 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Payment for fellows | $505,860 |
| New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Payment for fellows | $213,868 |
| Lawyers Comm for Civil Rights Under Law | Payment for fellows | $119,468 |
| Public Justice Foundation | Payment for fellows | $114,067 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Payment for fellows | $110,001 |
| Greater Boston Legal | Payment for fellows | $101,457 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Payment for fellows | $89,343 |
| Bronx Legal Services | Payment for fellows | $88,489 |
| Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund | Payment for fellows | $88,109 |
| Housing Works Inc | Payment for fellows | $87,691 |
| Education Law Center | Payment for fellows | $87,420 |
| Georgia Legal Services Program | Payment for fellows | $87,254 |
| Brooklyn Defender Services | Payment for fellows | $87,150 |
| Advancement Project | Payment for fellows | $84,957 |
| Equip for Equality | Payment for fellows | $84,517 |
| New York Lawyers for the Public Interest | Payment for fellows | $84,434 |
| Rights Behind Bars Inc | Payment for fellows | $80,472 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Maine Foundation | Payment for fellows | $79,549 |
| Northeast Legal Aid Inc | Payment for fellows | $79,462 |
| Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc | Payment for fellows | $78,731 |
| Justice Action Center | Payment for fellows | $77,900 |
| Legal Services of Greater Miami | Payment for fellows | $77,548 |
| Heartland for Jobs and Freedom | Payment for fellows | $77,462 |
| National Center for Youth Law | Payment for fellows | $76,484 |
| Montana Legal Services Association | Payment for fellows | $76,464 |
| The Maurice & Jane Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice | Payment for fellows | $74,471 |
| Disability Rights California | Payment for fellows | $68,896 |
| Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc | Payment for fellows | $65,412 |
| Public Counsel | Payment for fellows | $61,486 |
| Legal Assistance of Western Ny | Payment for fellows | $58,012 |
| Central American Refugee Center Carecen Ny | Payment for fellows | $54,477 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Foundation | Payment for fellows | $51,350 |
| Make the Road New York | Payment for fellows | $49,451 |
| Raise the Floor Alliance | Payment for fellows | $49,084 |
| Whitman-Walker Health System Inc | Payment for fellows | $48,845 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group | Payment for fellows | $48,395 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska Foundation | Payment for fellows | $47,710 |
| New Economy Project | Payment for fellows | $45,942 |
| Tennesse Justice Center | Payment for fellows | $45,918 |
| Project on Predatory Student Lending | Payment for fellows | $45,749 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Rubenstein
- Susan Butler Plum
- Lauren E Aguiar
- Stephen Petty
- Emily M Lam
- Noah Puntus
- Paul Lockwood
- Sean C Doyle
Questions people ask
Does The Skadden Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "THE APPLICATION PROCESS" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant.
How much does The Skadden Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $39,802.
Who runs The Skadden Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Rubenstein (Executive Director & Secretary), Susan Butler Plum (Senior Advisor), Lauren E Aguiar (President) and Stephen Petty (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Skadden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and disability.