Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 85-4184909 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$148K
Organizations funded90
Typical grant$270
Total assets$167K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $160 and $1,000.
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
71% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | To support charitable mission of organization | $38,967 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | To support charitable mission of organization | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To support charitable mission of organization | $13,655 |
| Boots for Troops | Magnolia, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $10,650 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta, GA | To support charitable mission of organization | $6,000 |
| Texas Conservation Fund | Houston, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $5,000 |
| Benefit Others Foundation | Brandford, CT | To support charitable mission of organization | $4,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | To support charitable mission of organization | $2,288 |
| The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $2,203 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Insure the Cure) | Bethesda, MD | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,865 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Newton, MA | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,744 |
| The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Aspca) | New York, NY | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,711 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,500 |
| Hispanic Heritage Foundation | Newburgh, NY | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,252 |
| Giving Gap | Oakland, CA | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,180 |
| Dress for Success Houston | Houston, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,100 |
| Brookfield Zoo Chicago | Brookfield, IL | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Dover Elementary Parent Teacher Organization Inc | Dover, MA | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Fotofest Inc | Houston, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Fountain Christian Academy | Katy, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Georgia Mountain Food Bank Inc | Gainesville, GA | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Naval Aviation Museum Foundation | Pensacola, FL | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Refresh Lam Moi | Houston, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Safe Harbor Shelter | Richmond, VA | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Send Relief Inc | Alpharetta, GA | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | Houston, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Western Illinois University Foundation | Macomb, IL | To support charitable mission of organization | $1,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | To support charitable mission of organization | $815 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Richmond, VA | To support charitable mission of organization | $800 |
| Richmond Animal League | Richmond, VA | To support charitable mission of organization | $768 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | To support charitable mission of organization | $747 |
| Food for the Hungry Inc | Phoenix, AZ | To support charitable mission of organization | $632 |
| Spotty Dog Rescue | Willmington, CT | To support charitable mission of organization | $600 |
| Azura Inc | Mesa, AZ | To support charitable mission of organization | $500 |
| The Alabama Holocaust Education Center | Birmingham, AL | To support charitable mission of organization | $500 |
| Livada Orphan Care | Plano, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $500 |
| Foster Care Clothing Closet | Florence, SC | To support charitable mission of organization | $480 |
| Focus Center for Autism Inc | Canton, CT | To support charitable mission of organization | $400 |
| Meals on Wheels Orange County | Anaheim, CA | To support charitable mission of organization | $400 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of America | Phoenix, AZ | To support charitable mission of organization | $363 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | To support charitable mission of organization | $350 |
| Literacy Network of South Berkshire Inc | Lee, MA | To support charitable mission of organization | $309 |
| Community Recreation Association Inc | Dalton, MA | To support charitable mission of organization | $300 |
| Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation | Vinton, IA | To support charitable mission of organization | $300 |
| Klein Oak Band Association Inc | Spring, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $270 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To support charitable mission of organization | $263 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | To support charitable mission of organization | $258 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | To support charitable mission of organization | $255 |
| Harid Conservatory of Music Inc | Boca Raton, FL | To support charitable mission of organization | $250 |
| Breakthrough T1d (Formerly Jdfr International) | New York, NY | To support charitable mission of organization | $250 |
| Mercy Care Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | To support charitable mission of organization | $250 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To support charitable mission of organization | $250 |
| The Bell Center | Birmingham, AL | To support charitable mission of organization | $246 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | To support charitable mission of organization | $232 |
| Frankie's Friends | Tampa, FL | To support charitable mission of organization | $207 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $207 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | To support charitable mission of organization | $206 |
| Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center | Humble, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $205 |
| Houston Ground Angels | Houston, TX | To support charitable mission of organization | $200 |
Showing the 60 largest of 90 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,638 | 90 |
| 2023 | $133,790 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502379349100135
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4184909
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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