Skaggs Foundation
Skaggs Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sitka, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $107K.
Skaggs Foundation at a glance
In short: Skaggs Foundation gave $107K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $15K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $107,217
- -90.5% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $15,317
- -90.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Alaska (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Skaggs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Sitka Fine Arts Endowment ($63K). Together the top 7 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2020) to $1.1M (2019). In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust Sitka, AK | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Southeast AK Conservation Council Juneau, AK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Sitka Local Foods Network Sitka, AK | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Organic Seed Alliance Port Townsend, WA | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1,641 | $109,927 | $107,217 | 7 | — | $807 |
| 2019 | $108,286 | $54,379 | $1,132,254 | $1,130,218 | 7 | $18,527 | $56,985 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Skaggs Foundation is led by Samuel D. Skaggs, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Samuel D. Skaggs
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ken Castner
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
R. Bartlett Watson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Skaggs Foundation
How much does Skaggs Foundation give each year?
Skaggs Foundation gave $107K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $1.1M across 7 grants.
What is Skaggs Foundation's typical grant size?
Skaggs Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,317, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Skaggs Foundation give grants?
Skaggs Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sitka, AK (5 grants).
Does Skaggs Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Skaggs Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Skaggs Foundation's largest grantees?
Skaggs Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Sitka Fine Arts Endowment ($63,217), Sitka Conservation Society ($25,000) and Sitka Sound Science Center ($7,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
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 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 June 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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