Skidmore Owings and Merrill Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-2969068 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | IKER GIL |
|---|---|
| Address | 224 S MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 1000, CHICAGO IL 60604 |
| Phone | 3124274202 |
| Form and materials | INFORMATION AND MATERIALS REQUIRED ARE A PORTFOLIO OF THE APPLICANT'S WORK, A WRITTEN PROPOSAL DESCRIBING A RESEARCH SUBJECT AND A TRAVEL ITINERARY NECESSARY TO DO THE RESEARCH. |
| Deadlines | EACH AWARD COMPETITION HAS A SUBMISSION DEADLINE. |
| Restrictions | THE SOM FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS PRINCIPALLY TO INDIVIDUALS AND TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH OR PUBLICATION IN OR DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FIELDS OF ARCHITECTURE OR ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING. |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | Auburn, AL | Research | $15,000 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Research | $15,000 |
| University of Michigan Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Research | $15,000 |
| University of Minnesota Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Research | $15,000 |
| Technological University Dublin Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | Dublin, EI | Research | $11,760 |
| Universitat Politechina de Catalunya Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundat | Barcelona, SP | Research | $7,969 |
| Mak Center for Art and Architecture LA | West Hollywood, CA | Research | $5,500 |
| University of Texas at Arlington Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | Arlington, TX | Research | $5,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Research | $4,998 |
| Universite Catholique de Louvain Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | Louvainlaneuve, BE | Research | $2,786 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($73,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | Auburn, AL | Research | $15,000 |
| University of Minnesota Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Research | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture | Pittsburgh, PA | Research | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | State College, PA | Research | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Research | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan Co Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Research | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,513 | 36 |
| 2023 | $204,504 | 36 |
| 2022 | $141,683 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611889349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2969068
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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