The Skillman Foundation
Detroit, Michigan · EIN 381675780 · Private foundation
The Skillman Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $17.0M in grants paid and $386.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,374 individual grants from this funder — $80.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Skillman Foundation funds
The Skillman Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, men boys, older adults.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Public Schools Foundation CONNECTED FUTURES: DPSCD STUDENTS CONNECTED TO TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND DATA PLANS | Detroit, MI | $2.0M | 2020 |
| Teach for America Inc TEACH FOR AMERICA DETROIT/MICHIGAN, GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $750K | 2022 |
| Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in the City of Detroit BIPOC FUND | Detroit, MI | $600K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Skillman Foundation
From The Skillman 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 skillman.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Skillman Foundation
- Does The Skillman Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Skillman Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Skillman Foundation fund?
- The Skillman Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Teach for America Inc, Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in the City of Detroit. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Skillman Foundation give in grants?
- The Skillman Foundation reported $17.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $80.3M over 1,374 grants.
- Where is The Skillman Foundation located?
- The Skillman Foundation is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 381675780.
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