Skyemar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Skyemar Foundation is a private foundation in Orlean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $191,500 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$191,500
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $182,750 the year before.
21% 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 | $171,750 | 51 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $182,750 | 41 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $191,500 | 44 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Skyemar 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 Skyemar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 17 | $64,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $55,000 |
| Virginia | 11 | $27,750 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $14,500 |
| New York | 3 | $8,500 |
| California | 2 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale | Charitable - no restrictions | $55,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Charitable - no restrictions | $20,000 |
| Camp Kabeyun | Charitable - no restrictions | $12,500 |
| Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center | Charitable - no restrictions | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Charitable- no restrictions | $6,000 |
| ACLU | Charitable - no restictions | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Fauquier County | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| National Park Conservation | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Postclassical Ensemble | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Public Citizen | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Member Svcs | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Dade Heritage Trust | Charitable - no restrictions | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | Charitable - no restrictions | $2,500 |
| National Resource Defense Council | Charitable - no restrictions | $2,500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Charitable - no restrictions | $2,500 |
| Frontier Foundation | Charitable - no restrictions | $2,500 |
| National Geographic | Charitable - no restrictions | $2,500 |
| Colby's Crew Rescue | Charitable - no restrictions | $2,500 |
| SPS Alumnia Fund | Charitable - no restrictions | $2,000 |
| Anne K Taylor Fund | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Clifton Institure | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Fauquier SPCA | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Kenya Drylands Education Fund | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| The Trail Conservacy | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Windy Hill Foundation | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Forest Trends | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Women for Women Global Support | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Environmental Energy Study Institut | Charitable - no restrictions | $1,000 |
| Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue | Charitable - no restrictions | $500 |
| Phillips Collection | Charitable - no restrictions | $250 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | Charitable - no restrictions | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Macleod
- Carla Macleod
Questions people ask
Does Skyemar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Skyemar Foundation give?
$191,500 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Skyemar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce Macleod (Director) and Carla Macleod (Director).
What does Skyemar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and international.