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DETROIT, MI

Skillman Foundation

Quick Facts

EIN
381675780
Location
DETROIT, MI
Category
Education
Total Assets
$418.5M
Annual Income
$697.2M
IRS Ruling Year
2023
Organization Type
Corporation
Tax Deductibility
Contributions are deductible

About This Foundation

Skillman Foundation is a private corporation based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2023. It holds total assets of $418.5M. Annual income is reported at $697.2M. The foundation operates in the area of education. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$29.7M

2023-14%

Total Assets

$406.2M

2023-3%

Fair Market Value

$568.4M

2023

Net Worth

$394.9M

2023

Grants Paid

$20.9M

2023

Contributions

$0

2023

Net Investment Income

$15.2M

2023

Distribution Amount

$27.7M

2023

Total Giving by Year

$23.4M
11
$22M
12
$24.5M
13
$27.9M
14
$27.7M
15
$21.8M
19
$21.4M
20
$30.7M
21
$34.6M
22
$29.7M
23

Asset Growth

$393.5M
11
$382.7M
12
$380.4M
13
$407.1M
14
$410.3M
15
$388.1M
19
$386.4M
20
$412.5M
21
$416.6M
22
$406.2M
23

Investment Portfolio (2023)

Total: $196.3M

Corporate Stock: $164.5M
Government Obligations: $31.9M
Other Investments: $194.6M
Cash: $10M
Corporate Stock (41%)
Government Obligations (8%)
Other Investments (49%)
Cash (2%)

Expense Breakdown (2023)

Grants Paid$20.9M
Officer Compensation$1.5M
Pension & Benefits$928K
Travel & Conferences$300K
Occupancy$204K
Accounting Fees$86K
Legal Fees$59K
Depreciation$15K
Printing & Publications$6K

Revenue Sources (2023)

Capital Gains (Net)
$19.9M
Dividends
$1.1M
Other Income
$1M

Financial Details (2023)

Total Revenue
$21.9M
Total Expenses
$29.7M
Exempt Purpose Expenses
$29.8M
Required Distribution
$27.7M
Undistributed Income
$8.8M
Total Liabilities
$11.3M
Excise Tax
$212K

Foundation Classification (2023)

Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings

Grantmaking Insights

Total Grants

50

Total Giving

$12.3M

Average Grant

$245K

Median Grant

$200K

Grant Range

Min$155K
Max$500K
Median: $200K
Smallest grantLargest grant

Geographic Distribution of Grants

AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
MI: $11.3M (46)
NY
NY: $450K (2)
MA
MA: $200K (1)
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CA
UT
CO
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
AZ
NM
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
FL
FL: $325K (1)
HI
TX
MI$11.3M (46)
NY$450K (2)
FL$325K (1)
MA$200K (1)

Past Grantees

RecipientLocationAmountYear
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncSUPPORT FOR JOE LOUIS GREENWAY AND DETROIT RIVERFRONT THROUGH THE UNIFIED GREENWAY CAMPAIGNDetroit, MI$500K2023
Allied Media Projects IncSUPPORT FOR DETROIT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTER (YDRC)Detroit, MI$450K2023
Community Development Advocates Of DetroitBUILDING POWER, CONNECTIONS, AND INFLUENCE IN DETROIT'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEMDetroit, MI$450K2023
Detroit Employment Solutions CorporationGROW DETROIT'S YOUNG TALENT (GDYT)Detroit, MI$400K2023
Invest Detroit FoundationSTRATEGIC NEIGHBORHOOD FUND 2.0Detroit, MI$400K2023
Urban Neighborhood Initiatives IncSUPPORT FOR EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTSDetroit, MI$380K2023
Council Of Michigan Foundations IncSUPPORT FOR SKILLMAN FELLOWS PROGRAMDetroit, MI$367K2023
Bme Networks2023 SKILLMAN BME VANGUARDHollywood, FL$325K2023
Detroit Children'S FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORTDetroit, MI$325K2023
Detroit Children'S FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORTDetroit, MI$325K2023
Detroit Public Schools FoundationDPSCD OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME STRATEGIC PLANDetroit, MI$300K2023
Black Male Educators AllianceBMEA'S PROGRAMMING AND POLICY INITIATIVES/GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORTDetroit, MI$300K2023
Michigan Association Of United WaysMICHIGAN AFTER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPLansing, MI$300K2023
482forwardPOST-PANDEMIC PARENT AND STUDENT POWER BUILDING IN DETROIT AND BEYONDDetroit, MI$275K2023
New Paradigm For EducationNEW PARADIGM FOR EDUCATION VISIONARY LEADERSHIPDetroit, MI$250K2023
Teach For America IncTEACH FOR AMERICA DETROIT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORTNew York, NY$250K2023
Detroit Academy Of Arts And SciencesDETROIT ACADEMY FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES VISIONARY LEADERSHIPDetroit, MI$250K2023
Bfdi Educational Services IncHOPE ACADEMY VISIONARY LEADERSHIPDetroit, MI$250K2023
Detroit 9090UNIVERSITY PREP SCHOOLS VISIONARY LEADERSHIPDetroit, MI$250K2023
Wayne State UniversityDETROIT EDUCATION RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPDetroit, MI$246K2023
Wayne State University Research And Technology Park In The City Of DetroitSUPPORT FOR CO.ACT DETROIT & WELL FUNDDetroit, MI$235K2023
Wayne State UniversityCONNECTING YOUTH SAFETY AND SCHOOL DISCIPLINE IN AND AROUND DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS.Detroit, MI$225K2023
Developing Kingdoms In Different StagesOST TRANSITION SUPPORTDetroit, MI$220K2023
Give Merit IncOST TRANSITION SUPPORTDetroit, MI$214K2023
Brilliant Detroit313READSDetroit, MI$200K2023
Institute For AfrourbanismGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORTDetroit, MI$200K2023
Bend The Arc-A Jewish Partnership For JusticeFUNDERS COLLABORATIVE ON YOUTH ORGANIZINGNew York, NY$200K2023
Kipp Detroit Imani AcademyKIPP DETROIT IMANI ACADEMY OPERATING & TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVESDetroit, MI$200K2023
City Year IncCITY YEAR - CHRONIC ABSENCE, CLIMATE & CULTURE, AND LITERACY SUPPORTSBoston, MA$200K2023
Strategic Community PartnersLEADING WELL FOR TRANSFORMATIVE EQUITY AND JUSTICE IN DETROIT SCHOOLSDetroit, MI$200K2023
Soar DetroitSOAR DETROIT LITERACY PROGRAMMINGDetroit, MI$200K2023
Teen HypeDETROITS YOUTH ACTION PLANDetroit, MI$200K2023
New Detroit IncA BLUEPRINT TO ADVANCE REGIONAL RACIAL & ECONOMIC EQUITYDetroit, MI$200K2023
Urban Neighborhood Initiatives IncLEARNING AND LEADING IN SPRINGWELLSDetroit, MI$198K2023
Council Of Michigan Foundations IncSUPPORT FOR LAUNCH MICHIGANDetroit, MI$190K2023
Developing Kingdoms In Different StagesCREATIVE & THRIVING DEVELOPING KIDSDetroit, MI$185K2023
Give Merit IncDEEPENING GIVE MERIT'S IMPACTDetroit, MI$180K2023
Athlete Transition Services CorpOST TRANSITION SUPPORTCanton, MI$179K2023
Data Driven Detroit L3cPROJECT SUPPORT FOR DATA ACTIVITIESDetroit, MI$175K2023
Hope NetworkMICHIGAN EDUCATION CORPS READING AND MATH CORPS: PROVIDING LITERACY AND MATH INTERVENTION TO DETROIT STUDENTSGrand Rapids, MI$175K2023
Detroit Parent NetworkDPN PARENTS POWERED FOR POLICY CHANGE: BUILDING PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT IN OST PROGRAMS AND POLICYDetroit, MI$175K2023
Foundation For Detroit'S FutureTHIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE FOUNDATION FOR DETROIT'S FUTURE TO BE USED TO MAKE GRANTS TO THE CITY OF DETROIT.Detroit, MI$175K2023
Marygrove ConservancyMARYGROVE THEATER ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVEDetroit, MI$175K2023
Michigan College Access NetworkDCAN OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORTLansing, MI$175K2023
Allied Media Projects IncPEOPLE IN EDUCATION (PIE) HUMANIZING SCHOOLS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND WELLNESSDetroit, MI$175K2023
Ser Metro Detroit-Jobs For Progress IncOPPORTUNITY YOUTH PATHWAY TO SUCCESSDetroit, MI$169K2023
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth ProgramOST TRANSITION SUPPORTDetroit, MI$166K2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southeastern MichiganBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN: SUPPORTING SAFE SPACES FOR DETROIT SCHOOL CHILDRENFarmington Hills, MI$161K2023
Warren Conner Development Coalition Inc Dba Eastside Community NetworkSTOUDAMIRE YOUTH INITIATIVEDetroit, MI$160K2023
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth ProgramTRAINING KIDS FOR LIFE: SUPPORTING HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AMONG DETROITS CHILDREN AND YOUTHDetroit, MI$155K2023

990-PF Filings

Tax PeriodReturn TypeView
2023-12990PFView Filing
2022-12990PFView Filing
2021-12990PFView Filing
2020-12990PFView Filing

Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica

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