How to apply
Letter form with information as to tax exempt status and charitable program Contact: Connie Boardwine, P O Box 1014, Bluefield, Wv, 2763261418, connieboardwine@comcast.net Deadlines: NA Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Abuse Reporting and EnforcemtTazewell, VA | General operatin | $80K |
| Mission Dental of Virginia IncAbingdon, VA | Building fund | $26K |
| Big Creek People in Action IncWar, WV | General operating | $20K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the PiedmonStatesville, NC | General operating | $15K |
| Five Loaves Two Fishes Food BankWelch, WV | General operating | $10K |
| Itman Food BankMullens, WV | General operating | $10K |
| Stop Abusive Family Enviroments IncWelch, WV | General operating | $10K |
| The Salvation Army Princeton CorpsPrinceton, WV | General operating | $10K |
| West Virginia Health RightCharleston, WV | General operating | $10K |
| Jcs Ministries IncBradshaw, WV | General operating | $7,500 |
| Town of BramwellBramwell, WV | General fund | $7,000 |
| Alive Animal Services Group IncBluefield, WV | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bcps QuillBastian, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Center for Christian ActionPocahontas, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| County of BlandBland, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Grayhound Youth Sports IncNorthfork, WV | General operating | $5,000 |
| Junior Appalachian Musicians IncIndependence, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mullens Are Ministerial AssociationMullens, WV | General operating | $5,000 |
| Safe Havens Furbabies SanctuaryBluefield, WV | General operating | $5,000 |
| City of MullensMullens, WV | General fud | $4,100 |
| Helping Hands Community Resource CeBeckley, WV | General operating | $4,000 |
| Teen Venture CenterRichlands, VA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Bluefield Area Little League IncBluefield, WV | General operating | $2,500 |
| Historic Pocahontas IncPocahontas, VA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Wyoming East High SchoolNew Richmond, WV | General fund | $2,500 |
| Historic Crab Orchard MuseumTazewell, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Opti VetsMooresville, NC | General operating | $2,000 |
| Active Southern West Virginia IncBeckley, WV | General operating | $1,800 |
| Hands and Feet MinistriesDamascus, VA | General operating | $1,800 |
| Bluefield High School Project GraduBluefield, WV | General operating | $1,500 |
| Graham High SchoolBluefield, VA | Genral operating | $1,500 |
| Richlands High School Project GraduPounding Mill, VA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Welch Kiwanis ClubWelch, WV | General operating | $1,500 |
| McDowell County Museum Commission IKimball, WV | General operating | $1,000 |
| Mercer County FairAthens, WV | General operating | $1,000 |
| Mullens Dogwood Festival IncMullens, WV | General operating | $1,000 |
By state: Virginia 12 · West Virginia 22 · North Carolina 2
About this foundation
Skewes Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Blue Ridge, Virginia, administered in care of William G Skewes Jr, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Skewes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter form with information as to tax exempt status and charitable program Deadlines: NA.
How much does Skewes Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $281K across 36 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Skewes Family Foundation give?
Virginia (12 grants), West Virginia (22 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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