Sky High for Kids Inc
Sky High For Kids Inc is a Houston, Texas–based public charity that supports children undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Founded in 2007, the organization brings communities together to provide comfort, fund research, and save lives.
Sky High for Kids Inc at a glance
In short: Sky High for Kids Inc gave $5.8M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $531K), top state Texas. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,843,252
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $531,205
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,855
- Total assets
- $3,186,046
- +10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sky High for Kids Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 9800 Richmond Avenue 335, Houston, TX 77042
Phone: (713) 714-8587
Website: https://skyhighforkids.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sky High for Kids Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Children's Hospital ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 50 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Sky High is based in Houston. Its named initiatives and reported 2023 grants span projects and organizations in Texas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma; its website also describes support for medical training in sub-Saharan Africa. These are examples of its stated projects and reported giving.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sky High for Kids Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $583K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $38K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $5.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $5.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Funding Texas children's immunotherapy center for pediatric oncology and global hope program. | $2,643,370 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To support the mission of st. Jude children's research hospital. | $2,591,354 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis Memphis, TN | Research | $250,000 |
| Covenant Health Foundation Lubbock, TX | Pediatric Hematology Oncology | $200,000 |
| Saint Francis Health System Inc Tulsa, OK | Shepherds Fold-Summer Camp Strong | $40,000 |
| The Curetivity Foundation Darien, CT | To support curetivity's mission which is to create hope and cure kids by raising funds and awareness in the fight against pediatric cancer | $35,855 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Research | $25,000 |
| Athletes and Causes Inc Thonotosassa, FL | Charity Golf Tournament | $21,760 |
| Big Love Cancer Care Services Austin, TX | Christian Housing and Texas Sunflower Sponsor | $15,518 |
| The Toby Keith Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Charity Event | $10,395 |
Ready to take the next step with Sky High for Kids Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,186,046 | $8,266,900 | $8,092,902 | $5,843,252 | 11 | $147,516 |
| 2023 | $2,886,972 | $9,065,286 | $7,293,372 | $5,273,241 | 10 | $100,100 |
| 2022 | $1,859,345 | $6,597,305 | $6,629,144 | $4,719,563 | 11 | $14,767 |
| 2021 | $1,119,864 | $4,279,523 | $4,306,267 | $3,012,500 | 9 | $1,151 |
| 2020 | $1,429,636 | $2,346,255 | $2,769,245 | $1,801,400 | 9 | $4,477 |
| 2019 | $1,679,330 | $5,618,294 | $5,280,379 | $3,987,620 | 12 | $1,146 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Sky High’s mission is to bring communities together to provide comfort, fund research, and save the lives of people fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Its stated vision is to help end childhood cancer.
The organization supports research and treatment projects, including pediatric cancer immunotherapy, the Texas Children’s Hospital Global HOPE initiative in sub-Saharan Africa, and research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Its comfort programs include custom care packages, handmade blankets, patient events, and family adventures.
Its 2023 grants included support for Texas Children’s Hospital, whose stated mission is to create a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, whose mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Other 2023 recipients included Saint Francis Health System, The Curetivity Foundation, and B.I.G. Love Cancer Care Services. B.I.G. Love describes its mission as meeting the physical, emotional, and financial needs of pediatric oncology and hematology patients and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2023, Sky High reported 10 grants totaling $5,273,241, an average of about $527,324 per grant. Notable recipients were Texas Children’s Hospital ($2,620,048) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($2,071,133). Other reported grants included $40,000 to Saint Francis Health System, $25,000 to The Curetivity Foundation, and $10,000 to B.I.G. Love Cancer Care Services. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $5.8 million.
The available information describes the organization’s funded initiatives and family programs but does not provide a grant application process, application materials, or grant restrictions for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Guidry as president, Danny Shaftel as vice president, Schuyler Evans as treasurer, and Taylor Sass as secretary. Directors listed are Hugo Guerrero, Jessica Morrison, Joe Sauger, Terry Warren, Kent Danforth, and Dr. Kriti Mohan. The organization identifies Brittany Hebert Franklin as its founder and CEO.
Sky High for Kids Inc is led by Brittany Franklin, CEO & Founder on every filing since 2020; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brittany Franklin
CEO & Founder
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Greg Guidry
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Howell
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hollie Citron
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Reuss
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Sauger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugo Guerrero
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Morrison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim McAllister
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Danforth
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Warren
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Hansen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christen Vestal
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Roth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kriti Mohan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Sass
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Schuyler Evans
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Shaftel
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Jay Old (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristina Yantis (2022–2023) — Director of Marketing & Communications
- Former: Shauntae Centers (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Gary Purcell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Domingue (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Reva Azeez (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim McAlister IV (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Christine Noel (2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Norris (2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Sutter (2022) — Development Manager
- Former: Lilac Guzman (2022) — Director
- Former: Michele Kooken (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Nicole Nuemann (2022) — Director
- Former: Ravi Thakkar (2022) — Director
- Former: Nicole Neumann (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Noel Christine (2021) — Director
- Former: Thakkar Ravi (2021) — Director
- Former: Bob Buck (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Cr Saulsbury Jr. (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jason Heckt (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jessica Deardurff (2019–2020) — COO
- Former: Richard Messa (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Phillips (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Brittany Hebert (2019) — CEO & Founder
- Former: Chris Connard (2019) — Director
- Former: James Old (2019) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Palladina (2019) — Director
- Former: Norman Ackermann (2019) — Director
- Former: Susie Bertrand (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Travis Urbanovski (2019) — Director
- Former: Zack Carlisle (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $170K, to Brittany Franklin (CEO & Founder).
Frequently asked questions about Sky High for Kids Inc
How much does Sky High for Kids Inc give each year?
Sky High for Kids Inc gave $5.8M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.3M across 10 grants.
What is Sky High for Kids Inc's typical grant size?
Sky High for Kids Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,855, and its average grant was $531,205, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sky High for Kids Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Sky High for Kids Inc give grants?
Sky High for Kids Inc's top state is Texas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was Tennessee (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does Sky High for Kids Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Sky High for Kids Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sky High for Kids Inc's largest grantees?
Sky High for Kids Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Children's Hospital ($2,643,370), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($2,591,354) and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sky High for Kids Inc?
Sky High for Kids Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What does Sky High for Kids Inc fund?
Sky High’s mission is to bring communities together to provide comfort, fund research, and save the lives of people fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Its stated vision is to help end childhood cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sky High for Kids Inc?
Sky High for Kids Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check skyhighforkids.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sky High for Kids Inc's EIN?
Sky High for Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0465972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sky High for Kids Inc funds
Health Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Sky High for Kids Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
American Cancer Society Inc
Atlanta, GA
The American Cancer Society funds cancer research, patient support, and advocacy, including grants to researchers, institutions, and related organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,648 to $9.6 million, with a median of $15,000; research funding supports institutions across the United States. It accepts applications for specific research programs through ProposalCentral, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
509
Total Given
$23.1M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
ESB3 Foundation
Houston, TX
ESB3 Foundation supports charitable organizations across areas including culture, health, disability services, community needs, and education, with 2024 grants going to recipients in Texas and Pennsylvania. Its 12 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1.35 million, with a median of $50,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$12.7M
Grants
12
Total Given
$2.3M
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Sky High for Kids Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sky-high-for-kids-inc-morg_faafa7c711a24b9493adaafcaad9bd29
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_260465972_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Sky High for Kids Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/sky-high-for-kids-inc-morg_faafa7c711a24b9493adaafcaad9bd29},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-19. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Sky High for Kids Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Sky High for Kids Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?