The Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderOrlando, Florida · EIN 65-6085406 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$649K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$20.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MELANIE CIANCIOTTO |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 S GARLAND AVE 17TH FLOOR, ORLANDO FL 32801 |
| Phone | 4072374485 |
| MELANIE.CIANCIOTTO@TRUIST.COM | |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT ON ORGANIZATIONS LETTERHEAD THE DETAILS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE AND FUNCTION AND THE METHODS UTILIZED TO ACCOMPLISH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | JUNE 30TH OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE GRANTED ONLY TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT DIRECTLY PROVIDE SERVICES OR SCHOLARSHIPS |
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
70% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $34,182 |
| Frontier Nursing University | Versailles, KY | Emergency fund | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Florida International University Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Montana State University Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Emergency fund | $20,000 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | Emergency fund | $20,000 |
| South Dakota State University Foundation | Brookings, SD | Emergency fund | $20,000 |
| Caridad Center Inc | Boynton Beach, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Shepherd's Hope | Winter Garden, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Nova University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Und Alumni Association and Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | General support | $20,000 |
| Colby-Sawyer College | New London, NH | Emergency funds | $20,000 |
| Grace Medical Home | Orlando, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Emergency fund | $20,000 |
| East Carolina University Medical and Health Sciences Foundation | Greenville, NC | General support | $20,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Preventative health care | $20,000 |
| H a C E R Ministry Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Inc D/B/A Uams Foundation Fund | Little Rock, AR | Emergency fund | $15,000 |
| Broward Community College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| Caney Creek Community Center Dba Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, TN | Emergency fund | $15,000 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation | Orlando, FL | Emergency fund | $15,000 |
| University of South Florida Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| University of North Georgia Foundation Inc | Dahlonega, GA | Emergency fund | $15,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Teaneck, NJ | General support | $15,000 |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Illinois State University Foundation | Normal, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | General support | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City Community College Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | General support | $10,000 |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | Rochester, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Lee University | Cleveland, TN | General support | $10,000 |
| Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation | Gadsden, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Augusta University Foundation | Augusta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands Cumberland College | Williamsburg, KY | General support | $10,000 |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Emergency funds | $5,000 |
| Bethune-Cookman College | Daytona Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Troy State University Financial Aid | Troy, AL | Emergency fund | $5,000 |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Marshall | Huntington, WV | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Pikeville | Pikeville, KY | General support | $5,000 |
| Safehaven of Tarrant County | Arlington, TX | Safeplay program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $649,182 | 44 |
| 2024 | $625,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $505,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621069349102307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6085406
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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