Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch
Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch is a private foundation based in Midland Park, New Jersey. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch at a glance
In short: Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch gave $53K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), top state New Jersey. 8% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $52,889
- +5.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- -76.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,407
- +358.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (47% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Arminda Ave, Midland Park, NJ 07432
Phone: (201) 444-8564
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Dawn Treader ($15K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
258 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 258 grants of 258 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (47%), Missouri (28%), Florida (9%), Kansas (9%), and Texas (4%). The listed recipients also included organizations in Pennsylvania and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $88K (2021). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn Treader Paterson, NJ | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| LCMS Seminary St. Louis, MO | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| LCMS Soldiers St. Louis, MO | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc Coconut Creek, FL | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's New Jersey Roseland, NJ | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Lutheran World Reflief St. Louis, MO | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church Ridgewood, NJ | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Topeka, KS | Operational Support | $4,662 |
| Mercy Ship Garden Valley, TX | Operational Support | $2,000 |
| American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | Operational Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reports 12 grants; the 2022 and 2021 filings report 52 and 72 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $6,764 | $55,789 | $52,889 | 12 | $52,889 | $412 | $751 |
| 2022 | $49,025 | $64,929 | $51,045 | $50,000 | 52 | $50,000 | $193 | $1,988 |
| 2021 | $35,141 | $45,776 | $89,183 | $88,200 | 72 | $88,200 | — | $3,469 |
| 2020 | $78,548 | $60,843 | $83,455 | $82,500 | 57 | — | $1,582 | $5,578 |
| 2019 | $101,160 | $159,099 | $85,664 | $84,692 | 65 | — | $6,886 | $6,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch reported a distributable amount of $751 for 2023 — 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 2023 grants supported organizations working in areas including church and religious work, poverty relief, Alzheimer’s and dementia services, and brain research. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Food for the Poor describes its mission as linking churches in wealthier and poorer countries and supporting materially poor people through local churches. Alzheimer’s New Jersey says it provides programs and community partnerships for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in New Jersey. The American Brain Foundation describes its work as investing in research across brain diseases and disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $52,889. Grant amounts ranged from $27 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. All listed grants were designated for operational support.
The largest award was $15,000 to Dawn Treader in Paterson, New Jersey. Other grants of $5,000 went to LCMS Seminary, LCMS Soldiers, Food for the Poor, Alzheimer’s New Jersey, Lutheran World Relief, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Additional recipients included Christian Appalachian Project ($4,662), Mercy Ship ($2,000), American Bible Society ($1,000), American Brain Foundation ($200), and Star of Hope Ministries ($27).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Robert J. Skead as treasurer, Gail Cohen as president, and Lynne Skead as vice president.
Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch is led by Gail Cohen, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gail Cohen
President
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Skead
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Skead
Vice President
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch
How much does Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch give each year?
Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch gave $53K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $50K across 52 grants.
What is Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch's typical grant size?
Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,407, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch that year got $200 on average.
Where does Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch give grants?
Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch's top state is New Jersey, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (28%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (3 grants) and Paterson, NJ (2 grants).
Does Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch's largest grantees?
Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch's largest 2023 grantees include Dawn Treader ($15,000), LCMS Seminary ($5,000) and LCMS Soldiers ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants supported organizations working in areas including church and religious work, poverty relief, Alzheimer’s and dementia services, and brain research. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch reported a distributable amount of $751 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch's EIN?
Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6236959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Robert a Skead & Mildred L Skead Ch accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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