Private foundation · EIN 47-0927354 · Lake Oswego, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sky View Foundation

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: 6 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $155K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$1.6M
Median grant
$155K
Stays in OR
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust Via Fidelity CharitableCovington, KYTo be distributed to a public charity at a future date.$900K
Placer Community FoundationAuburn, CARenovation of office space$250K
California Sportfishing Protection AllianceWoodland, CACapacity building. legal expenses to support water qualify, flows, fisheries. protect sf bay delta.$160K
Northern Sierra Partnershipcommunity InitiativesOakland, CASupport of the sierra valley preserve$150K
Auburn Recreation DistrictAuburn, CAPathway design for school park preserve (spp), multi-use area, spp pickle ball project.$72K
Fidelity Gift TrustCincinnati, OHTo be distributed to a public charity at a future date.$25K

By state: Kentucky 1 · California 4 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Sky View Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon, administered in care of Robert Cooley-Gilliom, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Sky View Foundation 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 Sky View Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 6 grants, a median of $155K.

Where does Sky View Foundation give?

Kentucky (1 grants), California (4 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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