Skewes Family Foundation
Historical FunderBlue Ridge, Virginia · EIN 20-1978793 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CONNIE BOARDWINE |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 1014, Bluefield WV 24701 |
| Phone | 2763261418 |
| connieboardwine@comcast.net | |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM WITH INFORMATION AS TO TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND CHARITABLE PROGRAM |
| Deadlines | NA |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Dental of Virginia Inc | Abingdon, VA | Building fund | $25,500 |
| Big Creek People in Action Inc | War, WV | General operating | $20,000 |
| Stop Abusive Family Enviroments Inc | Welch, WV | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Princeton Corps | Princeton, WV | General operating | $10,000 |
| Jcs Ministries Inc | Bradshaw, WV | General operating | $7,500 |
| Town of Bramwell | Bramwell, WV | General fund | $7,000 |
| Alive Animal Services Group Inc | Bluefield, WV | General operating | $5,000 |
| Center for Christian Action | Pocahontas, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| County of Bland | Bland, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Grayhound Youth Sports Inc | Northfork, WV | General operating | $5,000 |
| Junior Appalachian Musicians Inc | Independence, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mullens Are Ministerial Association | Mullens, WV | General operating | $5,000 |
| City of Mullens | Mullens, WV | General fud | $4,100 |
| Helping Hands Community Resource Ce | Beckley, WV | General operating | $4,000 |
| Teen Venture Center | Richlands, VA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Bluefield Area Little League Inc | Bluefield, WV | General operating | $2,500 |
| Historic Pocahontas Inc | Pocahontas, VA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Wyoming East High School | New Richmond, WV | General fund | $2,500 |
| Historic Crab Orchard Museum | Tazewell, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Active Southern West Virginia Inc | Beckley, WV | General operating | $1,800 |
| Hands and Feet Ministries | Damascus, VA | General operating | $1,800 |
| Bluefield High School Project Gradu | Bluefield, WV | General operating | $1,500 |
| Graham High School | Bluefield, VA | Genral operating | $1,500 |
| Richlands High School Project Gradu | Pounding Mill, VA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Welch Kiwanis Club | Welch, WV | General operating | $1,500 |
| Mcdowell County Museum Commission I | Kimball, WV | General operating | $1,000 |
| Mercer County Fair | Athens, WV | General operating | $1,000 |
| Mullens Dogwood Festival Inc | Mullens, WV | General operating | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($137,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $281,200 | 36 |
| 2024 | $303,976 | 28 |
| 2023 | $299,809 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640719349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1978793
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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