Skillbuilders Fund
Historical FunderLeawood, Kansas · EIN 48-0984713 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SKILLBUILDERS FD-ATTN BARBARA ALLEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4707 COLLEGE BLVD SUITE 201, LEAWOOD KS 662111685 |
| Phone | 9136087545 |
| BALLEN@SKILLBUILDERSFUND.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN SIMPLE LETTER FORM, NOT MORE THAN THREE PAGES IN LENGTH AND SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. NEED OF THE GRANT 2. PURPOSE OF THE GRANT 3. LIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION 4. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS 5. PROJECT BUDGET |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE SKILLBUILDERS FUND IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 501C(3)(3), 170, 2055 & 2522 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, THAT ENHANCE THE CAPABILITIES OF WOMEN OF ALL AGES TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, WITH EMPHASIS ON WOMEN IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA. |
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
76% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Outdoor Education Center | LA Cygne, KS | Fincl support of public charity | $266,474 |
| Amethyst Place | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $30,000 |
| Pawsperity | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $30,000 |
| Rightfully Sewn | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $25,000 |
| Pharmacy of Grace | Kansas City, KS | Fincl support of public charity | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Kc | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $20,000 |
| Women's Employment Network | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $20,000 |
| Great Jobs Kc | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $20,000 |
| Mattie Rhodes Art Center | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $20,000 |
| Kc Community Gardens | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $15,000 |
| Interurban Arthouse | Overland Park, KS | Fincl support of public charity | $15,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $15,000 |
| Giving the Basics | Kansas City, KS | Fincl support of public charity | $15,000 |
| Union Station Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $14,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Prairie Village, KS | Fincl support of public charity | $10,000 |
| Northeast Community Center | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $10,000 |
| The Sewing Labs | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $7,500 |
| Umkc Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $3,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Harvesters | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Kansas City Preparatory Academy | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $567,974 | 21 |
| 2023 | $426,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349102343
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-0984713
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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