Skylight Charitable Trust
Skylight Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, established in 2021. The trust operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation with a staff of two employees. It functions as a grantmaking organization supporting various nonprofit organizations and community initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$106.2M
-3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.4M
+53.2% YoY
Grant Count
15
+36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$496K
+12.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Skylight Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $5.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its funding activities. However, recent grant activity demonstrates support across diverse sectors including medical research, community development, education, and human services. Notable funding areas evident from recent grants include health research (Lewy Body Dementia research), community infrastructure (YMCA capital campaigns), STEM education, and residential development programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Skylight Charitable Trust made 14 grants totaling approximately $7.4 million. The trust demonstrates significant grant capacity with awards ranging from $50,000 to $1,100,000. Recent notable grants include:
Grant Range
is approximately $100,000, with an average grant size of $166,600. The trust reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
of $166,600. The trust reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust supports various cities across the United States, with documented funding activity in multiple states including Arizona, California, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin. Geographic focus areas include major urban centers such as New York, San Francisco, and Phoenix, as well as smaller communities including Doylestown and Glendolden.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024)
- Total Assets: $106.2 million to $110.3 million
- Total Revenues: $4.3 million to $8.3 million
- Total Expenses: $5.8 million to $8.5 million
- Annual Grants Awarded: $4.9 million to $7.4 million
- Expense Ratio: 69.9% of total revenue spent on programs
The trust demonstrates strong financial capacity with assets growing 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $106,197,157 | $110,346,250 | $107,806,101 |
| Revenue | $4,336,479 | $8,276,131 | $-3,369,300 |
| Expenses | $8,495,581 | $5,786,778 | $3,456,273 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,838,407 | $5,188,818 | $2,698,950 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,724,120 | $2,544,524 | $1,669,564 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,506,052 | $5,081,071 | $5,014,712 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Brain Foundation ($1,000,000), Watertown Area Community Foundation ($1,000,000), Watertown Area Community Foundation ($1,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PSP GENOMICS INITIATIVE | $357,356 |
| AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | NEURAL INFLAMMATION PROJECT FUND STUDY | $625,000 |
| AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | LEWY BODY DEMENTIA RESEARCH STUDY | $1,000,000 |
| AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | NEXT GENERATION RESEARCH PROGRAM | $377,167 |
| CMT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $550,000 |
| CMT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR TYPE 1A RESEARCH | $300,000 |
| CUREPSP INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $550,000 |
| CUREPSP INC NEW YORK, NY | PSP GENOMICS INITIATIVES | $250,000 |
| MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSONS RESEARCH NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Barton Bentzin — President and Chairman of the Board
- Sarah Bentzin — Vice President and Secretary
- Joseph Blaylock — Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARTON BENTZIN | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 40 | $175,000 |
| SARAH BENTZIN | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 15 | $50,000 |
| JOSEPH BLAYLOCK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Skylight Charitable Trust fund?
The trust does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its funding activities. However, recent grant activity demonstrates support across diverse sectors including medical research, community development, education, and human services. Notable funding areas evident from recent grants include health research (Lewy Body Dementia research), community infrastructure (YMCA capital campaigns), STEM education, and residential development programs.
How do I apply for a grant from Skylight Charitable Trust?
**Grant Activity & Amounts** In 2024, Skylight Charitable Trust made 14 grants totaling approximately $7.4 million. The trust demonstrates significant grant capacity with awards ranging from $50,000 to $1,100,000. Recent notable grants include: • American Brain Foundation: $1,000,000 for Lewy Body Dementia Research Study (December 2024) • Watertown Area Community Foundation: $1,000,000 for YMCA Capital Campaign (December 2024) • Watertown Area Community Foundation: $1,000,000 for YMCA Pool Buil…
Where does Skylight Charitable Trust make grants?
The trust supports various cities across the United States, with documented funding activity in multiple states including Arizona, California, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin. Geographic focus areas include major urban centers such as New York, San Francisco, and Phoenix, as well as smaller communities including Doylestown and Glendolden.
What size grants does Skylight Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, Skylight Charitable Trust awarded 15 grants totaling $7.4M — an average of about $496K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Skylight Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Skylight Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $5.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Skylight Charitable Trust's EIN?
Skylight Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6456699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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