Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation
Accepts applications
Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$213,871
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $13,000 | 2 | $240,006 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 3 | $222,746 |
| 2025 | $6,500 | 4 | $213,871 |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephen A Skilken 383 S Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (614) 221-4547 |
What Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $5,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equality Ohio Education Fund | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Ohio State University-Diving | General operating support | $2,000 |
| America Gives | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University-Swimming | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen A Skilken
- Lynne Skilken
Questions people ask
Does Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation give?
$6,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen A Skilken (Director) and Lynne Skilken (Director).
What does Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.