Skees Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBerkeley, California · EIN 83-0411607 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollination Project Foundation | Brevard, NC | EmbraceHer - Catalyst Grant | $20,000 |
| Preserve International | Arlington, TX | Contingent Catalyst Grant | $15,000 |
| Harvest Fund | Washington, DC | Seed Grant | $2,500 |
| Global Development Advisors Corpora | Falls Church, VA | Wonder Woman Guatemala - Seed Grant | $2,500 |
| Pollination Project Foundation | Brevard, NC | Africa Transformation Centres Foundation - Seed Grant | $2,500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($25,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $35,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502739349100720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0411607
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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