Private foundation · EIN 65-6085406 · Orlando, Florida

Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (June 30th of each year) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 44 grants paid, $649K total, median $15K. 30% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: Awards are granted only to qualified charitable organizations that directly provide services or scholarships

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
44
$649K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in FL
30%
of grants
Deadline
See below
June 30th of each year
Assets
$16M

How to apply

Submit on organizations letterhead the details of the organizations purpose and function and the methods utilized to accomplish the objectives of the organization Contact: Melanie Cianciotto, 333 S Garland Ave 17th Floor, Orlando, Fl, 4072374485, MELANIE.CIANCIOTTO@TRUIST.COM Deadlines: June 30th of each year Restrictions: Awards are granted only to qualified charitable organizations that directly provide services or scholarships

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida Atlantic University Foundation IncBoca Raton, FLGeneral support$34K
Frontier Nursing University Attn MS Bobbi SilverVersailles, KYEmergency fund$25K
University of Illinois Foundation Attn MS Jill CorrChicago, ILGeneral support$20K
Florida International University FoundationMiami, FLGeneral support$20K
Montana State University Foundation Attn MS Donna LawsonBozeman, MTEmergency fund$20K
Quinnipiac University Attn Dr Larry SlaterHamden, CTEmergency fund$20K
South Dakota State University FoundationBrookings, SDEmergency fund$20K
Caridad Center Inc Attn MS Doris MayaBoynton Beach, FLGeneral support$20K
Shepherd's Hope Attn MS Rosie MillerWinter Garden, FLGeneral support$20K
Nova UniversityFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$20K
Und Alumni Association and Foundation Attn MS Barbara AndersonGrand Forks, NDGeneral support$20K
Colby-Sawyer College Attn Mr Daniel ParishNew London, NHEmergency funds$20K
Grace Medical Home Attn Mr Ethan EldersOrlando, FLGeneral support$20K
Villanova University Attn MS Laura BrambleVillanova, PAEmergency fund$20K
East Carolina University Medical and Health Sciences FoundationGreenville, NCGeneral support$20K
Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville Inc Attn Mrs Jennifer Gornto RyanJacksonville, FLPreventative health care$20K
H a C E R Ministry Corp Attn Dr Harry BayronWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$20K
University of Arkansas Foundation Inc D/B/A Uams Foundation FundLittle Rock, AREmergency fund$15K
Broward Community College Attn Mr Scott RiviniusFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$15K
Caney Creek Community Center Dba Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KYScholarships$15K
Meharry Medical College Attn Dr Linda P Hare EddNashville, TNEmergency fund$15K
University of Central Florida Foundation Attn MS Katie KorkoszOrlando, FLEmergency fund$15K
University of South Florida Foundation IncTampa, FLGeneral support$15K
University of North Georgia Foundation IncDahlonega, GAEmergency fund$15K
Fairleigh Dickinson University Attn Mr Christopher GroffTeaneck, NJGeneral support$15K
University of North Florida Attn MS Michelle DrinksJacksonville, FLGeneral support$15K
Cumberland University Attn MS Courtney WheelerLebanon, TNGeneral support$15K
Providence St Mel School Attn Mr F Martin GlynnChicago, ILScholarships$15K
Illinois State University Foundation Attn Dr Judy NeubranderNormal, ILGeneral support$15K
University of Saint Mary Attn Matthew MetzingerLeavenworth, KSGeneral support$10K
Oklahoma City Community College FoundationOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$10K
Roberts Wesleyan University Attn Mr Kirk KettingerRochester, NYGeneral support$10K
Lee University Attn MS Vanessa HammondCleveland, TNGeneral support$10K
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Attn MS Elizabeth WheatleyGadsden, ALGeneral support$10K
Augusta University Foundation Attn MS Sarah AkinsAugusta, GAGeneral support$10K
University of the Cumberlands Cumberland CollegeWilliamsburg, KYGeneral support$10K
Berea College Attn MS Jenny AkinsBerea, KYEmergency funds$5,000
Bethune-Cookman College Attn Dr Sherry ParamoreDaytona Beach, FLGeneral support$5,000
Troy State University Financial AidTroy, ALEmergency fund$5,000
Central Ohio Technical College Attn MS Becky ClawsonNewark, OHGeneral support$5,000
The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt Louis, MOGeneral support$5,000
Marshall Attn MS Jennifer VanceHuntington, WVGeneral support$5,000
University of Pikeville Attn MS April TaborPikeville, KYGeneral support$5,000
Safehaven of Tarrant County Attn Mrs Mia RichterArlington, TXSafeplay program$5,000

By state: Florida 13 · Kentucky 5 · Illinois 3 · Tennessee 3 · Georgia 2 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida, administered in care of Erik E Joh Esq, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Submit on organizations letterhead the details of the organizations purpose and function and the methods utilized to accomplish the objectives of the organization Deadlines: June 30th of each year.

How much does Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $649K across 44 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (13 grants), Kentucky (5 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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