Skillsusa Foundation Inc
The Skillsusa Foundation serves as a vehicle for fund-raising efforts and provides a forum for the direct input of our key business partners in skillsusa's management. The foundation receives grants and contributions to promote career, leadership and professional development programs.
Skillsusa Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Skillsusa Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,638,640
- -8.5% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,638,640
- -8.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,638,640
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Skillsusa Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Skillsusa Foundation Inc
Fine Homebuilding Keep Craft Alive Scholarship
Skillsusa Foundation Inc
Amount
$5,000 per award (5 awards totaling $25,000)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Lowe's SkillsUSA Community Service Grants
Listed bySkillsusa Foundation Inc
Amount
$2,000 - $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Skillsusa Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Skillsusainc ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $1.8M (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skillsusainc Leesburg, VA | General Support | $1,638,640 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $2,681,875 | $2,768,415 | $1,638,640 | 1 | $37,842 |
| 2019 | $3,527,892 | $5,990,629 | $7,393,493 | $1,791,044 | 1 | $21,637 |
About Skillsusa Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Skillsusa Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Leesburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Skillsusa Foundation Inc is led by Michelle Travis, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; 3 of 20 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michelle Travis
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$34K (2020)
Sam Bottum
President
Vice President & Business → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kornack
Ohio Board President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kett
Chair Governance Committee
Director, Bus. & Ind. Representative → Chair Governance Committee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Heath
Development Committee Chair
Director & Advance Cte Lia → Development Committee Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Scales
Finance Committee Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Warren
Director & Region IV Representative
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Wallace
Director & Region I Representative
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Mitchell
Director & Region V Representative
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Graham
Treasurer
Director & Skills Treasurer → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$115K (2020)
Timothy Lawrence
Former Executive Director
Director & Skills Executive → Former Executive Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$279K (2020)
Cheryl Schaefer
Business Representative
Director, Bus. & Ind. Representative → Business Representative, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Worth
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Tholen
Vice President
Director & Chair of Skills → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Upton
Finance Committee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Camden
Business Representative
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holy Dieterle
Business Representative
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kira Zdunek
Development Committee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Creech
Business Representative
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Ambroza
Program Committee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brent Kindred (2019) — Director & Region III Representative
- Former: Chris Arvin (2019) — Director, Bus. & Ind. Representative
- Former: Chris Tesmer (2019) — Director, Bus. & Ind. Representative
- Former: Darren Gibson (2019) — Director & Chair of State
- Former: Dean Baker (2019) — Secretary Acte Liaison
- Former: James King (2019) — Director & Region II Representative
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $279K, to Timothy Lawrence (Former Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Skillsusa Foundation Inc
How much does Skillsusa Foundation Inc give each year?
Skillsusa Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
What is Skillsusa Foundation Inc?
Skillsusa Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Leesburg, VA.
Where does Skillsusa Foundation Inc operate?
Skillsusa Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Skillsusa Foundation Inc's EIN?
Skillsusa Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7122568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Live grants for the work Skillsusa Foundation Inc funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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