The Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1995 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since June 1995. The foundation functions as a grantmaking entity supporting charitable causes across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$58.3M
+207.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$902K
-48.6% YoY
Grant Count
25
+38.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-63.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education, children and family services, and social services. It also funds Christian schools and organizations. The foundation was established in Tennessee and Mississippi.
Grantmaking
The Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation awarded $1,752,757 in total giving during 2023 through 18 grants. Grant sizes range from $2,000 to $1.4 million, with a median grant amount of $12,000.
Grant Range
s range from $2,000 to $1.4 million, with a median grant amount of $12,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states including California, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, and Tennessee. Key cities where funding has been directed include Memphis, Kansas City, and Olive Branch.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $18,952,845
- Total Revenue: $12,904,544
- Total Expenses: $1,770,646
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Giving Rate: 9.2% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58,250,620 | $18,952,845 | $7,818,947 |
| Revenue | $40,248,188 | $12,904,544 | $86,578 |
| Expenses | $950,413 | $1,770,646 | $632,571 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $926,963 | $1,770,621 | $625,666 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,248,138 | $490,519 | $86,578 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,250,779 | $514,906 | $395,552 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by three uncompensated trustees:
- Michelle Chapman
- Dorothy Maki
- Catherine Skelton
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Chapman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dorothy Maki | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Catherine Skelton | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation provided a $510,000 donation to fund pickleball courts in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Homer Skelton Foundation Funds Pickleball Courts in Olive Branch with $510KSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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