Skaggs Foundation
Skaggs Foundation is a private foundation, based in SITKA, AK. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $107K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$107K
Grant Count
7
Avg Grant Size
$15K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Skaggs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $807 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Skaggs Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Skaggs Foundation is a private foundation, based in SITKA, AK. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $107K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $1,641 |
| Expenses | $109,927 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | $807 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Sitka Fine Arts Endowment ($63,217), Sitka Conservation Society ($25,000), Sitka Sound Science Center ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALASKA SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES TRUST SITKA, AK | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| SITKA FINE ARTS ENDOWMENT SITKA, AK | SUPPORT FOR AASE | $63,217 |
| SITKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY SITKA, AK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| SITKA SOUND SCIENCE CENTER SITKA, AK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $7,000 |
| SITKA LOCAL FOODS NETWORK SITKA, AK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| ORGANIC SEED ALLIANCE PORT TOWNSEND, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| SOUTHEAST AK CONSERVATION COUNCIL JUNEAU, AK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL D SKAGGS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| R BARTLETT WATSON | SECRETARY | — | — |
| KEN CASTNER | TREASURER | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Skaggs Foundation operate?
Skaggs Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Washington.
What size grants does Skaggs Foundation award?
In 2020, Skaggs Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $107K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Skaggs Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Skaggs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $807 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Skaggs Foundation's EIN?
Skaggs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6068822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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