Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $147,638 in 90 grants; the typical grant was $285 and the largest $38,967. 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$147,638
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$285
- Largest grant$38,967
- Assets$167,311
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $133,790 the year before.
61% 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 | $133,790 | 83 | $156,835 |
| 2024 | $147,638 | 90 | $167,311 |
How to apply
Skyward Specialty Insurance 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 Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $41,220 |
| Texas | 26 | $29,603 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $13,709 |
| Georgia | 6 | $8,500 |
| New York | 11 | $5,688 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $4,211 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,153 |
| Virginia | 4 | $2,668 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | To support charitable mission of organization | $38,967 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | To support charitable mission of organization | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To support charitable mission of organization | $13,655 |
| Boots for Troops | To support charitable mission of organization | $10,650 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | To support charitable mission of organization | $6,000 |
| Texas Conservation Fund | To support charitable mission of organization | $5,000 |
| Benefit Others Foundation | To support charitable mission of organization | $4,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | To support charitable mission of organization | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | To support charitable mission of organization | $2,288 |
| The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | To support charitable mission of organization | $2,203 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Insure the Cure) | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,865 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,744 |
| The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,711 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,500 |
| Hispanic Heritage Foundation | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,252 |
| Giving Gap | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,180 |
| Dress for Success Houston | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,100 |
| Brookfield Zoo Chicago | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Dover Elementary Parent Teacher Organization Inc | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Fotofest Inc | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Fountain Christian Academy | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Georgia Mountain Food Bank Inc | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Naval Aviation Museum Foundation | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Refresh Lam Moi | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Safe Harbor Shelter | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Send Relief Inc | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Western Illinois University Foundation | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | To support charitable mission of organization | $815 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | To support charitable mission of organization | $800 |
| Richmond Animal League | To support charitable mission of organization | $768 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | To support charitable mission of organization | $747 |
| Food for the Hungry Inc | To support charitable mission of organization | $632 |
| Spotty Dog Rescue | To support charitable mission of organization | $600 |
| Azura Inc | To support charitable mission of organization | $500 |
| The Alabama Holocaust Education Center | To support charitable mission of organization | $500 |
| Livada Orphan Care | To support charitable mission of organization | $500 |
| Foster Care Clothing Closet | To support charitable mission of organization | $480 |
| Focus Center for Autism Inc | To support charitable mission of organization | $400 |
| Meals on Wheels Orange County | To support charitable mission of organization | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Angela Chaumont
- Chase Clark
- Thomas Schmitt
- Chris Green
- Haley Doughty
- Jim Masterson
Questions people ask
Does Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation give?
$147,638 in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $285.
Who runs Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Angela Chaumont (President), Chase Clark (Vice President), Thomas Schmitt (Vice President) and Chris Green (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.