Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 90 grants totaling $147,638 to charitable organizations, including organizations addressing food access, service-member well-being, health, and other charitable needs.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation at a glance
In short: Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation gave $148K across 90 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,638
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 90
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,640
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $285
- Total assets
- $167,311
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 800 Gessner 600, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 935-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding America ($39K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 173 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (28%), Texas (20%), North Carolina (17%), Washington, DC (9%), and Georgia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 90 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation gives
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2023) to $148K (2024). In 2024 it made 90 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $38,967 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $13,655 |
| Boots for Troops Magnolia, TX | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $10,650 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $6,000 |
| Texas Conservation Fund Houston, TX | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $5,000 |
| Benefit Others Foundation Brandford, CT | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $4,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $2,288 |
| The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | To Support Charitable Mission of Organization | $2,203 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,311 | $175,515 | $181,153 | $147,638 | 90 | $163,388 | $6,590 |
| 2023 | $156,835 | $150,964 | $133,790 | $133,790 | 83 | $133,790 | $8,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied charitable missions. For example, Feeding America says its mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Boots for Troops describes its mission as supporting the morale and mental well-being of deployed service members. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions address hunger, hardship, cancer, and essential items for children in low-income or homeless situations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 90 grants totaling $147,638. Grants ranged from $25 to $38,967, with a median of $285. Its largest grants were $38,967 to Feeding America, $25,000 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, $13,655 to World Central Kitchen, $10,650 to Boots for Troops, and $6,000 to Atlanta Community Food Bank. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Texas Conservation Fund, $4,000 to Benefit Others Foundation, and $2,500 to Houston Food Bank. The filing lists the stated purpose for these grants as supporting the recipient organization’s charitable mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angela Chaumont as president; Chase Clark and Thomas Schmitt as vice presidents; Chris Green as treasurer; Haley Doughty as secretary; and Jim Masterson as a board member.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation is led by Angela Chaumont, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Chaumont
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase Clark
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Green
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haley Doughty
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Masterson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Schmitt
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation
How much does Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation give each year?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation gave $148K across 90 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 83 grants.
What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation's typical grant size?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $285, and its average grant was $1,640, across 90 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation give grants?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (13 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Richmond, VA (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 90 grants with a stated purpose on Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Mission of Organization" (90 grants).
Who are Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation's largest grantees?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Feeding America ($38,967), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($25,000) and World Central Kitchen ($13,655), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation reported $167K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied charitable missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation's EIN?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4184909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2023–2024
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