Skynyrd Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Skynyrd Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $224,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$224,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$225,133
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $228,311 the year before.
64% 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 | $228,311 | 9 | $211,242 |
| 2024 | $224,000 | 15 | $225,133 |
How to apply
Skynyrd 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 Skynyrd Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $171,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $27,500 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uf Foundation | Fellowships with melissa elder, md and pediatric rheumatology | $50,000 |
| Highpoint Community Church | General purpose | $30,600 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General purpose | $27,500 |
| St Michael's Soldiers | General purpose | $20,900 |
| Duncan U Fletcher High School Band Boosters Assoc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Uf Foundation | Ross a. Schilling internship endowment fund | $15,000 |
| Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Clay High School | For the band/music program | $10,000 |
| The Midnight Pass Society II Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Jude | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish South Carolina | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Nashvillehealth | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Americana Music Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy van Zant
- Ken Levitan
- William Harper
- Dale Rossington
Questions people ask
Does Skynyrd Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Skynyrd Foundation give?
$224,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Skynyrd Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Judy van Zant (Vice-President), Ken Levitan (President), William Harper (Secretary/Treasurer) and Dale Rossington (Vice-President).
What does Skynyrd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.