Sky Ranch Foundation Inc
Sky Ranch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Johns Creek, Georgia. Formed in 1961, it describes itself as a tax-exempt charitable organization that gives grants to programs aimed at improving support for at-risk youth.
Sky Ranch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sky Ranch Foundation Inc gave $526K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), top state Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $526,150
- +102.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,846
- +102.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $1,939,116
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sky Ranch Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Miki Akimoto; the filing lists the application form and materials as “see attached.”
- Review Cycle
- January 31.
- Deadline
- January 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Miki Akimoto
Mailing address: C/O Us Trust Bank Ma1-225-04-02, 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 434-4652
Email: miki.akimoto@ustrust.com
Website: https://skyranchfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sky Ranch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud ($70K). Together the top 10 received $494K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 52 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Iowa (22%), California (18%), South Dakota (13%), Michigan (12%), and Georgia (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sky Ranch Foundation Inc gives
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 449% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 512% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2022) to $526K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud Mission, SD | Teen Programs | $70,000 |
| The Orange Duffel Bag Sioux City, IA | High School Cohort | $70,000 |
| Christ Child Society of Detroit Detroit, MI | Case Manager | $63,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atla Atlanta, GA | GRANT | $60,000 |
| Sacred Overland Park, KS | General Operations | $60,000 |
| East Bay Childrens Law Offices Oakland, CA | Advocay Resource and Education | $50,000 |
| Project Avary Inc Novato, CA | General Operations | $45,000 |
| Voices for Children Boulder, CO | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Urban Native Center Sioux City, IA | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Urban Initiatives Chicago, IL | GRANT | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,939,116 | $271,197 | $586,107 | $526,150 | 12 | $552,967 | $234,179 | $108,057 |
| 2024 | $2,254,026 | $184,006 | $339,734 | $259,700 | 12 | $304,716 | $144,466 | $126,098 |
| 2023 | $2,409,754 | $231,596 | $422,934 | $332,196 | 9 | $380,255 | $179,105 | $130,002 |
| 2022 | $2,601,092 | $304,518 | $204,920 | $95,924 | 2 | $150,609 | $242,689 | $143,261 |
| 2021 | $2,501,494 | $389,903 | $581,738 | $481,000 | 17 | — | $334,815 | $152,618 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sky Ranch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated grant preferences are for organizations serving troubled youth ages 11–18, with priority for programs serving youth ages 11–15. It prioritizes work to prevent youth involvement in the criminal justice system or provide long-term rehabilitation in residential or alternative settings. It also favors comprehensive support that may include education, job training, enrichment activities, counseling, and case management.
Its grantees include organizations with varied youth-focused missions. For example, Project Avary says it supports children of incarcerated parents through a long-term community of support and belonging. East Bay Children’s Law Offices says it protects and defends children’s rights through legal advocacy, while Urban Initiatives describes its work as sports-based youth development addressing equity gaps for Chicago students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $526,150. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $70,000, with a median of $47,500. The largest awards included $70,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud for teen programs and The Orange Duffel Bag for a high school cohort; $63,500 to Christ Child Society of Detroit for a case manager; and $60,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta and Sacred. Other awards included $50,000 to East Bay Children’s Law Offices for advocacy resource and education and $45,000 to Project Avary for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George McCarthy as chairman, Ralph D Aguera as president, Barry Becton and John Bodnovich as vice presidents, Mike Donohoe as director, and Peggy Donovan as secretary. It also lists Miki Akimoto as “Foundation O.”
Sky Ranch Foundation Inc is led by Ralph D. Aguera, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralph D. Aguera
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George McCarthy
Chairman
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Donohoe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Donovan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$42K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Barry Becton
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bodnovich
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miki Akimoto
Foundation O
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dori Bryant (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Jill Damato (2021–2022) — Foundation O
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $29K, to Dori Bryant (Exec. Direct).
Frequently asked questions about Sky Ranch Foundation Inc
How much does Sky Ranch Foundation Inc give each year?
Sky Ranch Foundation Inc gave $526K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $260K across 12 grants.
What is Sky Ranch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sky Ranch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $47,500, and its average grant was $43,846, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sky Ranch Foundation Inc give grants?
Sky Ranch Foundation Inc's top state is Iowa, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (18%) and South Dakota (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux City, IA (3 grants).
Does Sky Ranch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Sky Ranch Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Sky Ranch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sky Ranch Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud ($70,000), The Orange Duffel Bag ($70,000) and Christ Child Society of Detroit ($63,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sky Ranch Foundation Inc?
Sky Ranch Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $553K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sky Ranch Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated grant preferences are for organizations serving troubled youth ages 11–18, with priority for programs serving youth ages 11–15. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sky Ranch Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sky Ranch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sky Ranch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1970360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Sky Ranch Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sky-ranch-foundation-inc-morg_5379e6a5f55943a09ddc30964bc905b1
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