The Skadden Foundation
White Plains, New York · EIN 133455231 · Private foundation
The Skadden Foundation is a private foundation based in White Plains, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.2M in grants paid and $12.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 758 individual grants from this funder — $25.9M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Skadden Foundation funds
The Skadden Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, immigrants & refugees, justice involved, low-income communities, rural communities.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc PAYMENT FOR FELLOWS | New York, NY | $506K | 2024 |
| ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union PAYMENT FOR FELLOWS | New York, NY | $306K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union PAYMENTS FOR FELLOWS | New York, NY | $296K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Skadden Foundation
From The Skadden Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at skaddenfellowships.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Skadden Foundation
- Does The Skadden Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Skadden Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Skadden Foundation fund?
- The Skadden Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc, ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Skadden Foundation give in grants?
- The Skadden Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.9M over 758 grants.
- Where is The Skadden Foundation located?
- The Skadden Foundation is based in White Plains, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133455231.
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