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Skynyrd Foundation is a private corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Gr&F LLC. It holds total assets of $225K. Annual income is reported at $242K. Total assets have grown from $165K in 2011 to $225K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of religion. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Tennessee and Wyoming. According to available records, Skynyrd Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $453K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $116K in 2020 to $87K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $250K distributed across 15 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $57K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, FM, Wyoming, which account for 55% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$57K
Based on 15 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.
Skynyrd Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of religion. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, FM, WY.
Skynyrd Foundation has distributed a total of $453K across 31 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $57K.
Skynyrd Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Skynyrd Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Van Zant | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Rossington | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Harper | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ken Levitan | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$225K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$225K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$453K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow'S HopeGENERAL PURPOSE | Paris, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| Duncan U Fletcher High School Band Boosters AssocGENERAL PURPOSE | Atlantic Beach, FL | $40K | 2022 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Jacksonville, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Beaches Emergency Assistance MinistryGENERAL PURPOSE | Jacksonville Beach, FM | $10K | 2022 |
| The Midnight Pass Society Ii IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Sarasota, FL | $8K | 2022 |
| St Michael'S SoldiersGENERAL PURPOSE | Middleburg, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Highpoint Community ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE | Empire, AL | $2K | 2022 |
| Uf FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Gainesville, FL | $57K | 2021 |
| Carving The FutureGENERAL PURPOSE | Jackson, WY | $36K | 2021 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL PURPOSE | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2021 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Staten Island, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| Coombs OutdoorsGENERAL PURPOSE | Jackson, WY | $20K | 2021 |
| Make-A-Wish South CarolinaGENERAL PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $15K | 2021 |
| Make-A-Wish Central & Northern FloridaGENERAL PURPOSE | Jacksonville, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| Southeastern Guide DogsGENERAL PURPOSE | Palmetto, FL | $8K | 2021 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2021 |
| Music City IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2021 |
| Music Health AllianceGENERAL PURPOSE | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| Wolfson Children'S HospitalGENERAL PURPOSE | Jacksonville, FL | $5K | 2020 |
| The Equity AllianceGENERAL PURPOSE | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| Nashville HealthGENERAL PURPOSE | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2020 |
| Waterkeeper AllianceGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2020 |
| Tennessee RiverkeeperGENERAL PURPOSE | Decatur, AL | $3K | 2020 |