The David B and May T Skinner Foundation Inc Harrison Llp
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 13-7154951 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$74K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
96% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Moscow Contemporary | Moscow, ID | General purposes | $11,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Northwest Abortion Access Fund | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $6,500 |
| Beyond Borders | Washington, DC | General purposes | $5,000 |
| My Life Foundation Inc | Westchester, CA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Prentiss Society for Laurel School | Shaker Heights, OH | General purposes | $4,000 |
| We Need Diverse Books (Wndb) | Bethesda, MD | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Foodlink Inc | Rochester, NY | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc (Ppfa) | Washington, DC | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Mc Donogh School | Owings Mills, MD | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Rochester, NY | General purposes | $2,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Vetri Community Partnership | Philadelphia, PA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Wilmot Cancer Institute | Rochester, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circlewttw Producer's Circle | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $800 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | General purposes | $700 |
| NY Academy of Medicine | New York, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Oakwood Cemetery and Restoration Fund | Troy, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Victor Farmington Library | Victor, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Wvpe Public Radio | Elkhart, IN | General purposes | $400 |
| Wxxi Public Broadcasting | Rochester, NY | General purposes | $400 |
| Aarp Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General purposes | $250 |
| The Phi Beta Kappa Society | Washington, DC | General purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,650 | 25 |
| 2024 | $71,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $78,500 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611409349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7154951
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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