Private foundation · EIN 20-7399767 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Skaggs Foundation for Research

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: 1 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $2.7M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$2.7M
Median grant
$2.7M
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$33M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTMedical research$2.7M

About this foundation

Skaggs Foundation for Research is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Skaggs Foundation for Research 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 Skaggs Foundation for Research give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.7M across 1 grants, a median of $2.7M.

Where does Skaggs Foundation for Research give?

Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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