Sky Foundation Inc
Sky Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to raising awareness and funding research for the early detection of pancreatic cancer.
Sky Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sky Foundation Inc gave $150K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $726,304
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sky Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dana-Farber Cancer Instituite ($50K). Together the top 3 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 16 grants of 18 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sky Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $150K (2023) to $250K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Instituite Boston, MA | Research | $50,000 |
| The Massachusetts General HOS Boston, MA | Research | $50,000 |
| The University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Research | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $726,304 | $596,092 | $531,393 | $150,000 | 3 | $18,263 |
| 2023 | $643,650 | $700,323 | $451,637 | $150,000 | 3 | $7,917 |
| 2022 | $373,198 | $363,010 | $410,225 | $250,000 | 4 | $85 |
| 2021 | $417,559 | $368,147 | $414,310 | $245,000 | 5 | $473 |
| 2020 | $489,005 | $355,879 | $345,184 | $186,000 | 3 | $3,396 |
About Sky Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sky Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Birmingham, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $726K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sky Foundation Inc is led by Jody Skonieczny, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jody Skonieczny
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Shannon Crone
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wallace
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Malkin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Castorri
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Barbour Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H Powers Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edna Jackson-Gray PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Settlemoir PhD SPHR
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Kasselman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Black
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Harrington
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Geoffrey Kasselman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sheila Kasselman (2020–2023) — Founder
- Former: Christine Jeryan (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Niki Gallaudet (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Janice Steinhardt (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lauren Eaton (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $130K, to Jody Skonieczny (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Sky Foundation Inc
How much does Sky Foundation Inc give each year?
Sky Foundation Inc gave $150K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 3 grants.
What is Sky Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sky Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sky Foundation Inc give grants?
Sky Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Sky Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Sky Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (3 grants).
How large is Sky Foundation Inc?
Sky Foundation Inc reported $726K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $596K.
What is Sky Foundation Inc?
Sky Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Birmingham, MI. It holds $726K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Sky Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sky Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2720583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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