Joseph & Helen Skilken Foundation
Accepts applications
Joseph & Helen Skilken Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,250 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$230,250
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,850 the year before.
27% 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 | $177,850 | 45 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $154,850 | 35 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $230,250 | 45 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trustees 383 South Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (614) 221-4547 |
What Joseph & Helen Skilken Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 22 | $187,600 |
| New York | 4 | $18,100 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $4,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1,300 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $1,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Albany Pet Rescue | General operating support | $40,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Lifetown | General operating support | $27,500 |
| Ohio State University Hospital | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Barnard Annual Gala | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Ohio Regional Training Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ohio State University - Wrestling | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Columbus Z00 | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Texas-Women's Swim & Dive | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Capa | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Osu B School-Fisher College of Business | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Osu Center for Real Estate | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Osu Chabad House | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Downtown Columbus | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse Youth & Family | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Ohio State University - Men's Basketball | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Against Malaria Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Osu-Wosu Public Radio | General operating support | $2,000 |
| National Center for Transgender Equality | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Doctor's Without Borders USA | General operating support | $1,100 |
| Arts Business Collaborative Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Colorado College | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | General operating support | $1,000 |
| International Midwife Assistance | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Isaac M Wise Temple | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | General operating support | $1,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Wolf | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Georgia Aquarium | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Beantown RFC | General operating support | $500 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | General operating support | $500 |
| New Paradigm Theatre Company Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| Saving Our Underprivileged Lives | General operating support | $500 |
| The Osu Hillel Foundation | General operating support | $500 |
| Tufts University | General operating support | $500 |
| Pilot Dogs | General operating support | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General operating support | $500 |
| Gigi's | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen A Skilken
- Lynne Skilken
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Helen Skilken Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joseph & Helen Skilken Foundation give?
$230,250 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Joseph & Helen Skilken Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen A Skilken (Director) and Lynne Skilken (Director).
What does Joseph & Helen Skilken Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and health.