Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll
Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll is a private foundation based in Longboat Key, Florida. It supports charitable organizations, with 2025 grants going to organizations in New York and Florida, as well as recipients in Colorado and other states.
Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll at a glance
In short: Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll gave $88K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,189
- +58.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,675
- +58.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $540
- Total assets
- $602,044
- -4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3549 Fair Oaks Lane, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Phone: (941) 383-0162
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester ($43K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 96 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 35% to recipients in Florida. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Colorado and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $858; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $540 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 158% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 290% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $103K (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester Rochester, NY | Support Operations | $43,400 |
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Sarasota, FL | Support Operations | $22,500 |
| Asolo Repertory Theatre Sarasota, FL | Support Operations | $6,000 |
| Jewish Home Foundation Rochester, NY | Support Operations | $3,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Support Operations | $3,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel Niagara Falls, NY | Support Operations | $1,661 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh Rochester, NY | Support Operations | $1,100 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Support Operations | $1,010 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota, FL | Support Operations | $1,000 |
| Compeer of Greater Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Support Operations | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $602,044 | $68,441 | $98,830 | $88,189 | 24 | $93,009 | $37,565 | $32,098 |
| 2024 | $632,433 | $81,137 | $65,664 | $55,705 | 24 | $60,295 | $45,840 | $31,865 |
| 2023 | $616,960 | $48,431 | $57,213 | $47,748 | 20 | $52,113 | $31,190 | $31,067 |
| 2022 | $645,827 | $54,279 | $44,326 | $34,208 | 14 | $38,373 | $25,076 | $33,786 |
| 2021 | $635,874 | $129,790 | $114,573 | $102,740 | 14 | $106,625 | $57,758 | $36,348 |
| 2020 | $620,657 | $83,652 | $77,803 | $67,275 | 9 | — | $7,092 | $33,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish federations and other Jewish organizations, arts organizations, a university, and a food bank. The University of Rochester describes its mission as providing higher education, research, and charitable patient care services. All Faiths Food Bank says it works with partners to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in its community. Florida Studio Theatre describes its mission as making theatre affordable and accessible and presenting theatre that entertains and addresses issues of the day.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $88,189. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $43,400, with a median grant of $540.
The largest grants included $43,400 to Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and $22,500 to Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, both for support operations. Other grants included $6,000 to Asolo Repertory Theatre, $3,000 each to Jewish Home Foundation and the University of Rochester, and $1,661 to Temple Beth Israel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bernice W Skirboll is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll is led by Bernice W. Skirboll, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bernice W. Skirboll
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll
How much does Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll give each year?
Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll gave $88K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 24 grants.
What is Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll's typical grant size?
Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll's median grant in 2025 was $540, and its average grant was $3,675, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll that year got $858 on average.
Where does Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll give grants?
Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (9 grants) and Sarasota, FL (8 grants).
Does Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (23 grants).
Who are Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll's largest grantees?
Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester ($43,400), Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee ($22,500) and Asolo Repertory Theatre ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll?
Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll reported $602K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish federations and other Jewish organizations, arts organizations, a university, and a food bank. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll's EIN?
Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1549358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Morton J and Bernice W Skirboll accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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