Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-1221036 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6,500
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$214K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEPHEN A SKILKEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 383 S THIRD STREET, COLUMBUS OH 43215 |
| Phone | 6142214547 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality Ohio Education Fund | Columbus, OH | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Ohio State University-Diving | Columbus, OH | General operating support | $2,000 |
| America Gives | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University-Swimming | Columbus, OH | General operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $13,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103259
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1221036
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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