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Skees Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BERKELEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Third Plateau. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $460K. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Washington, Massachusetts, California. According to available records, Skees Family Foundation has made 50 grants totaling $280K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $84K in 2020 to $35K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $89K distributed across 17 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $30K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Tennessee, California, which account for 38% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Skees Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 50 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, TN, CA.
Skees Family Foundation has distributed a total of $280K across 50 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $30K.
Skees Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Skees Family Foundation is headquartered in BERKELEY, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Skees-Helly | Pres/Dir | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| Alex Pan | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cecilia Foxworthy | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eleonore Van Tulder | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vincent Oviedo | CFO/Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suman Bhat-Kincaid | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$118K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$35K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$55K
Distribution Amount
$107K
Total: $2.2M
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$280K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| VenturesGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| Dragonfly FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Cincinnati, OH | $500 | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Bean VoyageGeneral Support | Worcester, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Idea For AfricaGeneral Support | Amherst, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Myriad UsaTechMe - Unrestricted | Salt Lake City, UT | $8K | 2023 |
| Pollination Project FoundationEmbraceHer - Seed Grant | Brevard, NC | $8K | 2023 |
| Kadaafrica Agribusiness DevelopmentGeneral Support | Nashville, TN | $15K | 2022 |
| Preserve InternationalGeneral Support | Arlington, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United StaTechnology Motivation Empowerment Organization | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Kadafrica Agribusiness Development FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Nashville, TN | $15K | 2021 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States IncTECHNOLOGY MOTIVATION EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (Techme) | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Community For YouthGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| Community Action Board Of Santa Cruz County IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Watsonville, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Needle & Frame IncBean Voyage storytelling project | Denver, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Precious Blood Ministry Of Reconciliation NfpGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Upaya Social VenturesLaymen Agro Support | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| Ptsd Foundation Of AmericaCamp Hope | Houston, TX | $500 | 2021 |
| Center For Immigrant ProtectionLGBT Asylum Project | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Dynamic Community SolutionsGeneral & Unrestricted | Waianae, HI | $250 | 2021 |
| Lahui FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Hauula, HI | $250 | 2021 |
| Resonate WorkshopsGeneral & Unrestricted | Albion, CA | $15K | 2020 |
| Educate Lanka Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Gaithersburg, MD | $15K | 2020 |
| Agora PartnershipsGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| Tomorrows Youth OrganizationGeneral & Unrestricted | Mclean, VA | $5K | 2020 |
| The Omprakash FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2020 |
| Education BridgeGeneral & Unrestricted | South Bend, IN | $3K | 2020 |
| Nicaraguan Education Resource CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Oakland, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Women LeadGeneral & Unrestricted | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2020 |
| Echoing Green IncEggpreneur FOUNDATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Tujenge Africa FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | New Haven, CT | $2K | 2020 |
| A New Way Of Life Reentry ProjectGeneral & Unrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| GladeoGeneral & Unrestricted | Santa Monica, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
| Haitian Hope IncVoix et Actions PROGRAM in Haiti | Macon, GA | $1K | 2020 |
| Xavier UniversityGeneral & Unrestricted | Cincinnati, OH | $500 | 2020 |
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