The David B and May T Skinner
The David B and May T Skinner is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists 25 grants totaling $73,650.
The David B and May T Skinner at a glance
In short: The David B and May T Skinner gave $74K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,650
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,946
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $722,543
- +8.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The David B and May T Skinner
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 W Wacker Drive 1700, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 332-1111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David B and May T Skinner funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore ($12K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, the largest shares of its grant dollars went to recipients in New York (25%), Maryland (24%), Idaho (15%), the District of Columbia (10%), and Oregon (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The David B and May T Skinner open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $100; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2021) to $79K (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Purposes | $12,000 |
| Moscow Contemporary Moscow, ID | General Purposes | $11,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | General Purposes | $8,000 |
| Northwest Abortion Access Fund Eugene, OR | General Purposes | $6,500 |
| Beyond Borders Washington, DC | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| My Life Foundation Inc Westchester, CA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Prentiss Society for Laurel School Shaker Heights, OH | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) Bethesda, MD | General Purposes | $3,500 |
| Foodlink Inc Rochester, NY | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc (PPFA) Washington, DC | General Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 | $722,543 | $142,776 | $88,925 | $73,650 | 25 | $73,918 | $81,474 | $56,450 |
| 2024 | $668,692 | $91,609 | $82,558 | $71,000 | 28 | $71,100 | $79,677 | $55,069 |
| 2023 | $659,641 | $39,403 | $91,037 | $78,500 | 31 | $78,750 | $24,764 | $51,894 |
| 2022 | $711,275 | $97,253 | $79,888 | $66,900 | 29 | $67,150 | $84,307 | $53,365 |
| 2021 | $693,910 | $90,517 | $56,839 | $46,600 | 26 | $47,100 | $79,348 | $56,804 |
| 2020 | $660,232 | $42,011 | $65,259 | $52,700 | 31 | — | $26,181 | $51,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David B and May T Skinner reported a distributable amount of $56K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations with a range of charitable purposes. The University of Rochester describes its work as providing higher education, research, and charitable patient care. Northwest Abortion Access Fund says it funds abortions and works to break down barriers to abortion access in the Northwest. My Life Foundation says it provides innovative services for people with developmental disabilities. Foodlink says it leverages food to end hunger and build healthier communities.
Other 2025 recipients include Beyond Borders, which says it engages youth to fund rural trade schools, hospitals, and orphanages in Latin America; Victor Farmington Library, which describes its purpose as providing inclusive access to information, technology, and educational resources; and the Phi Beta Kappa Society, whose stated mission is to champion liberal arts and sciences education, foster freedom of thought, and recognize academic excellence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $73,650. Awards ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included $12,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore, $11,000 to Moscow Contemporary, $8,000 to the University of Rochester, $6,500 to Northwest Abortion Access Fund, and $5,000 each to Beyond Borders and My Life Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists May T Skinner as president; Carise B Skinner as secretary/treasurer; and Dr. Linda S Callans, Dr. Kristin A Skinner, and Dr. Margaret L Skinner as directors.
The David B and May T Skinner is led by May T. Skinner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
May T. Skinner
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin A. Skinner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda S. Callans
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret L. Skinner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carise B. Skinner
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The David B and May T Skinner
How much does The David B and May T Skinner give each year?
The David B and May T Skinner gave $74K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $71K across 28 grants.
What is The David B and May T Skinner's typical grant size?
The David B and May T Skinner's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,946, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David B and May T Skinner that year got $100 on average.
Where does The David B and May T Skinner give grants?
The David B and May T Skinner's top state is New York, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (24%) and Idaho (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The David B and May T Skinner give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The David B and May T Skinner's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The David B and May T Skinner's largest grantees?
The David B and May T Skinner's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore ($12,000), Moscow Contemporary ($11,000) and University of Rochester ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David B and May T Skinner?
The David B and May T Skinner reported $723K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The David B and May T Skinner fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations with a range of charitable purposes. The University of Rochester describes its work as providing higher education, research, and charitable patient care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David B and May T Skinner?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The David B and May T Skinner's EIN?
The David B and May T Skinner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7154951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The David B and May T Skinner accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
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