The Skillman Foundation (Detroit, Michigan)

 
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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Skillman Foundation

    Summary

    The Skillman Foundation is a Detroit-based philanthropic organization. Through grantmaking and partnerships, the Foundation supports People Powered Education—the power of students, parents, and educators to modernize the education system in lockstep with policymakers and influencers across Michigan. Founded in 1960, The Skillman Foundation has granted out more than $775 million and has served as a vocal advocate to strengthen K-12 education, afterschool programming, child-centered neighborhoods, youth and community leadership, and racial equity and justice. The Foundation partners with people to transform the education system, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit youth.


    The Skillman Foundation is focused on four aims:

    • Expand education organizing power: Young people, educators, and community members grow individual and collective power to define, design, and influence education.
    • Elevate Detroiters' perspectives in education policy: Policymaking is informed by and responsive to the needs and priorities defined by Detroit youth and their advocates. Policy implementation is supported to ensure equitable outcomes are realized.
    • Build common ground for education system change: Bridge people, perspectives, and ideas by developing connections and fostering aligned action toward a shared vision for equitable education.
    • Be an accountable and racially equitable grantmaker: Design and promote grantmaking and philanthropic practices that build trust and invite accountability.

    The Foundation awards single and multi-year grants for general operating support as well as for specific projects.

     

    History of Funding

    Recent grant awards are posted here: https://www.skillman.org/current-grants/

    Additional Information

    Grants are not made to:

    • For-profit institutions 
    • Endowments, building campaigns, or capital costs, including construction, renovation, or equipment 
    • Political campaigns, political activities, or lobbying for or against pieces of legislation

    Contacts

    Skillman Foundation Staff

    Skillman Foundation Staff
    100 Talon Centre Drive
    Detroit, MI 48207
    (313) 393-1185.
     

  • Eligibility Details

    In order to be eligible for a grant from The Skillman Foundation, an organization must be: 

    • Nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a government or public agencies (city, county, state, public school district) 
    • Publicly supported charities as defined in Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code 
    • Offering opportunity and service to all, in policy and practice, regardless of age, race, creed, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and ethnicity 

    Deadline Details

    If you are interested in learning more about the Foundation's strategy and grantmaking, the Foundation encourages you to connect with members of their team (see https://www.skillman.org/team-members/) and sign up for their monthly newsletter (see https://www.skillman.org/newsletter/).

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary by program area.

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