The Skoll Foundation
Palo Alto, California · EIN 113659133 · Private foundation
The Skoll Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $112.8M in annual giving against $1.17B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 897 grants for The Skoll Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Skoll Foundation funds
The Skoll Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include hispanic communities, indigenous, women girls, 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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic NOVEL BIO-THERAPEUTICS RESEARCH | Rochester, MN | $11.4M | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic novel bio-therapeutics research | Rochester, MN | $8.2M | 2023 |
| National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Inc CALIFORNIA COVID-19 PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS | Atlanta, GA | $7.2M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Skoll Foundation
From The Skoll 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 skoll.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Skoll Foundation
- Does The Skoll Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Skoll Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Skoll Foundation fund?
- The Skoll Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Mayo Clinic, National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Skoll Foundation give in grants?
- The Skoll Foundation reported $112.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $320.1M over 897 grants.
- Where is The Skoll Foundation located?
- The Skoll Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 113659133.
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