Skestos Family Foundation
Skestos Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K.
Skestos Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Skestos Family Foundation gave $145K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,250
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $3,004
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Skestos Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbus Academy ($50K). Together the top 4 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Skestos Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1108% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $12K (2021) to $367K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Academy Gahanna, OH | Betterment ofStudents and Faculty | $50,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Financial AidEndowment | $40,000 |
| Columbus Museum of Art Columbus, OH | Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| GiGi's Shelter Columbus, OH | Vet Care & HousingHomeless Dogs | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,004 | $145,000 | $145,760 | $145,000 | 4 | $145,000 | $181 |
| 2023 | $3,764 | $122,500 | $123,910 | $122,500 | 3 | $122,500 | $218 |
| 2022 | $5,174 | $370,000 | $367,060 | $367,000 | 5 | $367,000 | $121 |
| 2021 | $2,234 | $15,000 | $12,960 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,000 | $17 |
| 2020 | $194 | $225,000 | $226,065 | $225,000 | 2 | — | $57 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Skestos Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $181 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Skestos Family Foundation is led by George A Skestos, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George A Skestos
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra T Holmes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason J Skestos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie K Gabriele
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Skestos Family Foundation
How much does Skestos Family Foundation give each year?
Skestos Family Foundation gave $145K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 3 grants.
What is Skestos Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Skestos Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $36,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Skestos Family Foundation give grants?
Skestos Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Skestos Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Skestos Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Skestos Family Foundation?
Skestos Family Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Skestos Family Foundation's EIN?
Skestos Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0563890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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