Sky View Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sky View Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $155,000 and the largest $900,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$155,000
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$37.8 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $617,023 the year before.
83% 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 | $617,023 | 6 | $36.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 6 | $37.8 million |
How to apply
Sky View Foundation 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.
What Sky View Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 | $900,000 |
| California | 4 | $632,363 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust Via Fidelity Charitable | To be distributed to a public charity at a future date. | $900,000 |
| Placer Community Foundation | Renovation of office space | $250,000 |
| California Sportfishing Protection Alliance | Capacity building. Legal expenses to support water qualify, flows, fisheries. Protect sf bay delta. | $160,000 |
| Northern Sierra Partnershipcommunity Initiatives | Support of the sierra valley preserve | $150,000 |
| Auburn Recreation District | Pathway design for school park preserve (spp), multi-use area, spp pickle ball project. | $72,363 |
| Fidelity Gift Trust | To be distributed to a public charity at a future date. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Gilliom
- Jeanne Becker
- Brian Charles Cooley-Gilliom
- Patricia Schifferle
Questions people ask
Does Sky View Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sky View Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $155,000.
Who runs Sky View Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Gilliom (President), Jeanne Becker (Treasurer), Brian Charles Cooley-Gilliom (Director) and Patricia Schifferle (Vice President).
What does Sky View Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.