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Skoll Fund

Mountain View, California  ·  EIN 770528216  ·  Private foundation

Skoll Fund is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $52.9M in annual giving against $900.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 625 grants for Skoll Fund. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$52.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$900.6M
Assets (FY2020)
625
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Skoll Fund funds

Skoll Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Tides Foundation
ENDING PANDEMICS
San Francisco, CA$13.0M2018
The Alliance for Climate Protection
CORE SUPPORT
Washington, DC$10.0M2018
New Venture Fund
GENERAL NONROFIT SUPPORT
Washington, DC$10.0M2017

How to apply for funding from Skoll Fund

Skoll Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at skoll.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Skoll Fund

Does Skoll Fund accept grant applications?
Skoll Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Skoll Fund fund?
Skoll Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Tides Foundation, The Alliance for Climate Protection, New Venture Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Skoll Fund give in grants?
Skoll Fund reported $52.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $256.9M over 625 grants.
Where is Skoll Fund located?
Skoll Fund is based in Mountain View, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770528216.
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About this profile. This page is built from Skoll Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Skoll Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.