The Skechers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 228 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach, California. Established in 2010, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting philanthropic causes and serving people in need. The foundation employs 2 staff members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
-14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-10.7% YoY
Grant Count
40
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
-6.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Skechers Foundation supports programs providing the general public with education, job training, fitness, health and nutrition guidance, as well as shoes and clothing. The foundation specifically focuses on:
- Education and public school support
- Children with special needs and youth empowerment programs
- Job training initiatives
- Fitness and health programs
- Nutrition guidance
- Disaster relief
- Scholarships for students with financial need and demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, and leadership
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants to a variety of organizations, with recent giving totaling approximately $4.7 million annually. Notable recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Skechers Foundation primarily funds organizations in the South Bay region of California, including Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and Peninsula areas. The foundation also supports national and international causes, including disaster relief efforts (such as Ukraine relief in 2023).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,489,103
- Total Revenue: $5,438,390
- Total Expenses: $4,812,755
- Total Giving: $4,695,980
The foundation maintains a three-star rating based on an 80% score in accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,722,228 | $5,489,103 | $4,554,384 |
| Revenue | $4,534,029 | $5,438,390 | $4,471,887 |
| Expenses | $3,851,939 | $4,812,755 | $3,963,132 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,582 | $6,480 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Friendship Foundation ($1,002,140), Torrance Education Foundation ($236,740), Manhattan Beach Education Foundation ($200,816).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION REDONDO BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,002,140 |
| TORRANCE EDUCATION FOUNDATION TORRANCE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $236,740 |
| REDONDO BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION REDONDO BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $169,852 |
| PENINSULA EDUCATION FOUNDATION PALOS VERDES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $162,199 |
| MANHATTAN BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION MANHATTAN BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,816 |
| HERMOSA BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION HERMOSA BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $187,355 |
| OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC MANHATTAN BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $180,000 |
| EL SEGUNDO EDUCATION FOUNDATION EL SEGUNDO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $143,360 |
| THE HIRSHBERG FOUNDATION WOODLAND HILLS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $95,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Greenberg serves as Skechers cofounder and CEO and is involved in foundation activities. Yossi Mintz is identified as executive director and president of the Friendship Foundation, a primary grantee partner.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WEINBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SEAN GALLIHER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL GREENBERG | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TED WEITZMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBIN CURREN | TREASURER | 15 | $75,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Skechers Foundation has significantly expanded its grantmaking in recent years through the annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, a major fundraising event launched in 2009.
Skechers Foundation Scholarship Program - Scholarships360**2024-2026 Activity:**
The 2024 Friendship Walk raised more than $3.3 million, with the foundation distributing over $3 million to the Friendship Foundation and local education foundations
Skechers Foundation Scholarship Program - Scholarships360The 2025 Friendship Walk raised $3.2 million
The 17th annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk (2025) attracted over 24,000 registered participants
Since its inception in 2009, the Friendship Walk has donated more than $31 million, with much of the funding benefiting public education, scholarships, and programs serving children and young adults with diverse abilities
In February 2026, the foundation awarded $2.7 million to South Bay education foundations during the Partner Appreciation Event
Skechers Foundation awards $2.7 million to South Bay education ...The foundation has also launched after-school shoe design programs for students nationwide and maintains active community engagement through the annual Friendship Walk event.
SKECHERS Foundation Launches After-School Shoe Design Program for StudentsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Skechers Foundation fund?
The Skechers Foundation supports programs providing the general public with education, job training, fitness, health and nutrition guidance, as well as shoes and clothing. The foundation specifically focuses on: • Education and public school support • Children with special needs and youth empowerment programs • Job training initiatives • Fitness and health programs • Nutrition guidance • Disaster relief • Scholarships for students with financial need and demonstrated excellence in academics, at…
How do I apply for a grant from Skechers Foundation?
The foundation distributes grants to a variety of organizations, with recent giving totaling approximately $4.7 million annually. Notable recent grants include: • Torrance Education Foundation: $1,120,660 (2023) • The Friendship Foundation: $1,010,518 (2023) • Hermosa Beach Education Foundation: $283,080 (2026) • Peninsula Education Foundation: $290,000 (2026) • El Segundo Education Foundation: $212,900 (2026) • Manhattan Beach Education Foundation: $280,000 (2026) • Redondo Beach Educational F…
Where does Skechers Foundation make grants?
The Skechers Foundation primarily funds organizations in the South Bay region of California, including Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and Peninsula areas. The foundation also supports national and international causes, including disaster relief efforts (such as Ukraine relief in 2023).
What size grants does Skechers Foundation award?
In 2024, Skechers Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Skechers Foundation's EIN?
Skechers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3158320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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