Private foundation · EIN 20-4281816 · Wilmington, Delaware · Education

Skylight Foundation Inc

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: 9 grants paid, $712K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$712K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ongava Research CentreWAVarious$325K
Opera PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAVarious$150K
National Association Fao the Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PAVarious$100K
ArtistyearPhiladelphia, PAVarious$38K
National Association Fao Culturetrust Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAVarious$25K
The Philadelphia OrchestraPhiladelphia, PAVarious$25K
St Bartholomews Episcopal ChurchCherry Hill Township, NJVarious$25K
Tiger Top Cultural and Adventure Tours Pvt LtdNew Delhi, INVarious$14K
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake IncCasco, MEVarious$10K

By state: INTL 2 · Pennsylvania 5 · New Jersey 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Skylight Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Skylight Foundation Inc 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 Skylight Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $712K across 9 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Skylight Foundation Inc give?

INTL (2 grants), Pennsylvania (5 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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