The SKLAR Family Foundation
The Sklar Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports $127,000 in grants to 21 organizations, with recipients in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Washington.
The SKLAR Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The SKLAR Family Foundation gave $127K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,000
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,048
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,824,321
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% 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 The SKLAR Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5122 Morningside Dr 1225, Houston, TX 77005
Phone: (832) 463-4036
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The SKLAR Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Houston Food Bank ($20K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Texas recipients (86%), with 9% going to New Mexico, 4% to Colorado, and 2% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The SKLAR Family Foundation gives
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2023) to $249K (2020). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Contributions | $20,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center Bellaire, TX | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation Houston, TX | Contributions | $15,000 |
| Houston Achievement Place Houston, TX | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Houston Area Urban League Houston, TX | ANNUAL | $10,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Park Ball Sponsoring | $10,000 |
| Growing up New Mexico Santa Fe, NM | ANNUAL | $5,000 |
| Inprint Houston, TX | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Houston, TX | ANNUAL | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,824,321 | $296,064 | $162,687 | $127,000 | 21 | $129,937 | $275,791 | $193,046 |
| 2024 | $2,690,944 | $1,062,647 | $133,180 | $122,000 | 23 | $124,832 | $893,178 | $166,926 |
| 2023 | $1,779,977 | $140,351 | $92,425 | $87,000 | 24 | $87,000 | $134,926 | $122,655 |
| 2022 | $1,713,551 | $69,485 | $100,830 | $92,250 | 29 | $92,250 | $60,598 | $127,502 |
| 2021 | $1,752,980 | $144,879 | $166,914 | $161,300 | 53 | $161,300 | $139,279 | $139,746 |
| 2020 | $1,769,917 | $170,191 | $269,008 | $249,440 | 4 | — | $164,666 | $129,734 |
| 2019 | $1,866,810 | $773,149 | $168,975 | $163,450 | 5 | — | $767,624 | $106,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The SKLAR Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $193K 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including food assistance, education, public media, community services, parks and recreation, arts and culture, reproductive health, and mental health support.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range: Houston Public Media Foundation says it brings arts and culture, education, and trusted news to the Houston area; Houston Area Urban League says it provides community and social services in education, employment, training, housing, and health; and Memorial Park Conservancy says it preserves, restores, and enhances Memorial Park for public enjoyment, recreation, and education. Other 2025 recipients include Growing Up New Mexico, which says it creates opportunities for young children and the adults in their lives; Inprint, which says it promotes reading and writing in Houston; and re:MIND, which says it provides free, confidential support groups for people affected by depression and bipolar disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $127,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported awards included $20,000 each to Houston Food Bank and Neuhaus Education Center; $15,000 to Houston Public Media Foundation; and $10,000 each to Houston Achievement Place, Houston Area Urban League, and Memorial Park Conservancy.
Other listed 2025 grants included $5,000 each to Growing Up New Mexico, Inprint, Museum of New Mexico Foundation, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, and re:MIND.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara S. Sklar as president and director; Louis S. Sklar as secretary and director; and Suzanne Sklar McCarthy and Michael Alan Sklar as directors.
The SKLAR Family Foundation is led by Barbara S. Sklar, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara S. Sklar
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Louis S. Sklar
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Alan Sklar
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Suzanne Sklar McCarthy
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 SKLAR Family Foundation
How much does The SKLAR Family Foundation give each year?
The SKLAR Family Foundation gave $127K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $122K across 23 grants.
What is The SKLAR Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The SKLAR Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,048, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The SKLAR Family Foundation give grants?
The SKLAR Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (14 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (2 grants).
Does The SKLAR Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The SKLAR Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Contributions" (8 grants) and "Annual" (5 grants).
Who are The SKLAR Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The SKLAR Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Houston Food Bank ($20,000), Neuhaus Education Center ($20,000) and Houston Public Media Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The SKLAR Family Foundation?
The SKLAR Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The SKLAR Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including food assistance, education, public media, community services, parks and recreation, arts and culture, reproductive health, and mental health support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The SKLAR Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The SKLAR Family Foundation's EIN?
The SKLAR Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0098248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The SKLAR Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). The SKLAR Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sklar-family-foundation-morg_26ac4cf61a864ae7a2f71fbc18e38f06
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