SK Foundation
SK Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
SK Foundation at a glance
In short: SK Foundation gave $300K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $6,280,655
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to SK Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2001 Kirby Drive 510, Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 522-1693
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jan and Jack Cato Family Fund ($100K). Together the top 3 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 213 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How SK Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $294K (2020) to $338K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan and Jack Cato Family Fund Houston, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mary Anne & Walter a Stockard Jr Philanthropic Fund Houston, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Sue Bellamy Fund Houston, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,280,655 | $611,692 | $331,624 | $300,000 | 3 | $301,437 | $553,751 | $267,876 |
| 2023 | $6,000,587 | $328,441 | $319,520 | $300,000 | 3 | $301,400 | $316,703 | $278,801 |
| 2022 | $5,991,666 | $291,105 | $360,716 | $337,500 | 69 | $338,850 | $278,002 | $307,381 |
| 2021 | $6,061,277 | $883,334 | $321,887 | $294,000 | 68 | $295,350 | $856,672 | $334,308 |
| 2020 | $5,499,830 | $308,731 | $309,892 | $294,000 | 70 | — | $293,920 | $295,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SK Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $300,000 in three grants. Each grant was $100,000. The recipients were JAN AND JACK CATO FAMILY FUND ($100,000), MARY ANNE & WALTER A STOCKARD JR PHILANTHROPIC FUND ($100,000), and SUE BELLAMY FUND ($100,000), all in Houston, Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- WA STOCKARD JR — President
- SUE STOCKARD SCHAEFER — Vice-President
- JAN STOCKARD CATO — Secretary/Treasurer
SK Foundation is led by Wa Stockard Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wa Stockard Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jan Stockard Cato
Secretary & Treasury
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sue Stockard Schaefer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 SK Foundation
How much does SK Foundation give each year?
SK Foundation gave $300K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 3 grants.
What is SK Foundation's typical grant size?
SK Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $100,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SK Foundation give grants?
SK Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does SK Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on SK Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is SK Foundation?
SK Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $301K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from SK Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 SK Foundation's EIN?
SK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0500154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does SK Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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