Grantmaking public charity · EIN 77-0528216
Skoll Fund
Mountain View, CA
Skoll Fund is a public charity that makes grants based in Mountain View, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $51.8M in grants paid across 147 grants, with $946M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Mayo Clinic, Panorama Global and The Alliance for Climate Protection.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Skoll Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Advised grants to 501(c)(3) organizations: by accepting the grant, grantees must agree to the following stipulations: - all grant funds, and income earned on those funds, must be spent only for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes; - individuals connected with the grant recommendation will receive no benefits, goods or services in exchange for the grant; - the grant will not be used to satisfy the payment of a pre-existing personal pledge or other financial obligation; - the grant will be used solely for the charitable purpose and is not for the personal benefit of an individual. - any fund not used for the charitable purposes will be returned to the skoll fund.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Catalyze transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world's most pressing problems.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General Nonprofit Support | $4,500,000 |
| Panorama Global | Seattle, WA | General Nonprofit Support | $3,177,000 |
| The Alliance for Climate Protection | Washington, DC | Environment | $3,000,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | Civil Participation | $2,240,000 |
| Earthenable Inc | Weston, MA | General Nonprofit Support | $2,015,000 |
| Muso Inc | San Francisco, CA | Community Development | $2,015,000 |
| Healthy Kids Brighter Future Incorporated | Brunswick, ME | General Nonprofit Support | $2,015,000 |
| Financing Alliance for Health | Bethlehem, PA | Health | $2,000,000 |
| Rights and Resources Institute Inc | Washington, DC | Environment | $2,000,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Health | $1,500,000 |
| International Foundation for Valuing Impacts Inc | Boston, MA | Community Development | $1,500,000 |
| Contina Impact | Berkeley, CA | Civil Participation | $1,050,000 |
| Voterunlead | Hartsdale, NY | General Nonprofit Support | $1,000,000 |
| Avina Americas Inc | Washington, DC | Environment | $1,000,000 |
| Build Health International Inc | Beverly, MA | Health | $1,000,000 |
| Equis Institute | Washington, DC | Civil Participation | $1,000,000 |
| Issue One | Washington, DC | Civil Participation | $850,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | Arts & Culture | $835,000 |
| Pushblack | Washington, DC | Civil Participation | $750,000 |
| Ceres Inc | Boston, MA | Environment | $750,000 |
| Global Impact | Alexandria, VA | Civil Participation | $625,000 |
| Horizon 2045 Foundation | Mill Valley, CA | Civil Participation | $600,000 |
| Witness Inc | New York, NY | Civil Participation | $600,000 |
| Sanergy Inc | Atlanta, GA | Community Development | $562,500 |
| Search for Common Ground | Washington, DC | Community Development | $550,000 |
The 25 largest of 147 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$17.7M · 36 grants
- New York$7.48M · 28 grants
- California$5.7M · 32 grants
- Massachusetts$5.54M · 12 grants
- Minnesota$4.5M · 1 grant
- Washington$3.19M · 2 grants
- Pennsylvania$2.05M · 3 grants
- Maine$2.03M · 2 grants
- Virginia$1.21M · 6 grants
- Illinois$865K · 5 grants
- Georgia$638K · 2 grants
- Colorado$210K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Skoll Fund accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Skoll Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Skoll Fund give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $51,833,469 in grants paid (147 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Skoll Fund funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Mayo Clinic (MN), $4.5M, Panorama Global (WA), $3.18M, The Alliance for Climate Protection (DC), $3M, New Venture Fund (DC), $2.24M and Earthenable Inc (MA), $2.02M.