Private foundation · EIN 20-1247525 · Tiburon, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Skywords Family Foundation Inc a New Corporation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $658K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$2.5M
Median grant
$658K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$92M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanguard CharitableWarwick, RITo further charitable and educational purposes in the local community.$900K
Canobie Films IncTiburon, CATo further charitable and educational purposes in the local community.$845K
Chadwick Library Press FoundationTiburon, CATo further charitable and educational purposes in the local community.$470K
Ginungagap FoundationTiburon, CATo further charitable and educational purposes in the local community.$300K

By state: California 3 · Rhode Island 1

About this foundation

Skywords Family Foundation Inc a New Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tiburon, California, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Skywords Family Foundation Inc a New Corporation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Skywords Family Foundation Inc a New Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 4 grants, a median of $658K.

Where does Skywords Family Foundation Inc a New Corporation give?

California (3 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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