Skylight Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 85-6456699 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.4M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$377,167
Total assets$113.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $700,000.
From the return
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
93% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Brain Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Lewy body dementia research study | $1,000,000 |
| Watertown Area Community Foundation | Watertown, WI | YMCA pool building foundation and walls | $1,000,000 |
| Watertown Area Community Foundation | Watertown, WI | YMCA capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Watertown Area Community Foundation | Watertown, WI | Watertown fire departement training tower | $700,000 |
| American Brain Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Neural inflammation project fund study | $625,000 |
| Cmt Research Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $550,000 |
| Curepsp Inc | New York, NY | General support | $550,000 |
| American Brain Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Next generation research program | $377,167 |
| American Brain Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Psp genomics initiative | $357,356 |
| Cmt Research Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support for type 1A research | $300,000 |
| Curepsp Inc | New York, NY | Psp genomics initiatives | $250,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | New York, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Unversity of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Neurotropic viral infection and the antiviral response in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | $234,822 |
| American Brain Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $150,000 |
| Watertown Area Community Foundation | Watertown, WI | Reimagine the first kindergarten visitor experience | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,444,345 | 15 |
| 2023 | $4,858,647 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532739349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6456699
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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