The Skillman Foundation

EIN 381675780

Auburn Hills, MI 48326 |(313) 393-1185

https://HTTP://WWW.SKILLMAN.ORG
Total Given 2020–2023
$81.7M
1,208 grants · $20.4M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$16K
typical small grants · $5K–$100K
grant size
43%
supporter · 194/450 multi-year
repeat
$568.4M
Assets (2023)
450
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person THE SKILLMAN FOUNDATION
Phone (313) 393-1185
Deadlines APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REVIEW MEETING.
How to Apply ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE FLUXX GRANTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. EACH APPLICATION INCLUDES ORGANIZATION NAME, RESPONSES TO THE ELIGIBILITY QUIZ, PRIMARY CONTACTS, AMOUNT REQUESTED, PROJECT TITLE AND SUMMARY, PROPOSED GRANT START AND END DATES, AND HOW MANY INDIVIDUALS WILL BE IMPACTED. FOR PRESIDENT DISCRETIONARY GRANTS, WE ALSO ASK FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT, PROJECT, OR PROGRAM TO BE FUNDED. FOR PARTNERSHIP GRANTS, WE ASK HOW THE PROPOSED PROJECT ALIGNS TO OUR STRATEGY, DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT GOALS, EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS, PLANS FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION, COLLABORATIVE FUNDING, CHALLENGES AND RISKS, AND A BUDGET FOR HOW THEY WILL SPEND THE FUNDS. WE ALSO ASK GRANTEES TO UPLOAD A COVER LETTER, BOARD LIST, LOGIC MODEL, INTERIM FINANCIALS, MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIALS, 990 FORM, AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.SKILLMAN.ORG/GRANTS/.
Restrictions ALL GRANTS MUST BE MADE TO 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES. THE FOUNDATION MAY ELECT TO MAKE GRANTS TO NON-501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY PROCESS AS LONG AS THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WE DO NOT FUND INDIVIDUALS; ENDOWMENTS, BUILDING CAMPAIGNS, OR CAPITAL COSTS; POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, ACTIVITIES, OR LOBBYING FOR OR AGAINST PARTICULAR PIECES OF LEGISLATION. WE DO NOT AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS OR PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE. PARTNERSHIP GRANTS CAN ONLY BE MADE TO ORGANIZATION WITH AUDITED FINANCIALS AND AT LEAST $100,000 IN REVENUE DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THE FUNDED WORK MUST BENEFIT CHILDREN LIVING IN THE CITY OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, AND MUST ALIGN WITH OUR STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK OF THE OPPORTUNITY AGENDA FOR DETROIT CHILDREN. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.SKILLMAN.ORG/OUR-WORK/.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $17.0M $544.9M $20.3M 207
2021 $18.4M $641.4M $53.7M 245
2022 $22.4M $552.3M $34.4M 397
2023 $23.8M $568.4M $21.9M 359

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 1208 grants on record

Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$16K
Average
$68K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$2.0M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (1,208 total)

Purpose
Detroit Public Schools Foundation Detroit, MI $2,000,000 CONNECTED FUTURES: DPSCD STUDENTS CONNECTED TO TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND DATA PLANS 2020
Invest Detroit Foundation Detroit, MI $800,000 STRATEGIC NEIGHBORHOOD FUND 2.0 2021
Teach for America Inc New York, NY $750,000 TEACH FOR AMERICA DETROIT/MICHIGAN, GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 2022
Detroit Children'S Fund Detroit, MI $650,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2021
Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in the City of Detroit Detroit, MI $600,000 BIPOC FUND 2022
Metro Solutions Inc Southfield, MI $560,000 SCHOOL WELLNESS GRANTS 2021
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Detroit, MI $550,000 COVID-19 EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY FUND FOR DETROIT'S STUDENTS + DETROIT AREA WORKFORCE FUNDER COLLABORATIVE 2020
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Detroit, MI $550,000 GROW DETROIT'S YOUNG TALENT 2021
Council of Michigan Foundations Inc Grand Haven, MI $535,000 SKILLMAN FELLOWS PROGRAM 2020
The Forum for Youth Investment Washington, DC $500,000 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTER CORE SUPPORT 2020
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Detroit, MI $500,000 TO SUPPORT THE COVID-10 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND 2020
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Detroit, MI $500,000 STABILIZING SAFE SPACES ACROSS DETROIT DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER 2021
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Detroit, MI $500,000 GROW DETROIT'S YOUNG TALENT PROGRAM 2022 2022
The Forum for Youth Investment Washington, DC $500,000 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTER 2022
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc Detroit, MI $500,000 SUPPORT FOR JOE LOUIS GREENWAY AND DETROIT RIVERFRONT THROUGH THE UNIFIED GREENWAY CAMPAIGN 2023
Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Inc Detroit, MI $475,000 EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS DETROIT (ESDCD): PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY TO BUILD A SCHOOL-GOING CULTURE IN DETROIT... 2022
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Detroit, MI $450,000 GROW DETROIT'S YOUNG TALENT PROGRAM (GDYT) 2020
Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MI $450,000 EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS DETROIT (ESDCD): PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY TO BUILD A SCHOOL-GOING CULTURE IN DETROIT... 2021
Allied Media Projects Inc Detroit, MI $450,000 SUPPORT FOR DETROIT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTER (YDRC) 2023
Community Development Advocates of Detroit Detroit, MI $450,000 BUILDING POWER, CONNECTIONS, AND INFLUENCE IN DETROIT'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM 2023
Invest Detroit Foundation Detroit, MI $400,000 STRATEGIC NEIGHBORHOOD FUND 2.0 2020
Detroit Public Schools Community District Detroit, MI $400,000 COLLEGE AND CAREER SYSTEM 2021
The Forum for Youth Investment Washington, DC $400,000 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTER CORE SUPPORT 2021
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Detroit, MI $400,000 GROW DETROIT'S YOUNG TALENT (GDYT) 2023
Invest Detroit Foundation Detroit, MI $400,000 STRATEGIC NEIGHBORHOOD FUND 2.0 2023