Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Grant

Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust
Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Grant supports social welfare agencies in Philadelphia, enhancing community welfare through targeted programs. Established in 1963 by Joseph Kennard Skilling, the trust embodies his lifelong commitment to philanthropy. The foundation prioritizes effective programs, professional management, and community needs, while favoring organizations that assist vulnerable populations. Eligible nonprofit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) are encouraged to apply, particularly those addressing issues like elder care, youth at risk, and rehabilitation of the homeless.

Overview

About the Foundation Joseph Kennard Skilling was a kind and generous person who cared greatly about his fellow man. In 1963 while still living, Mr. Skilling made the decision to share his wealth by leaving a memorial through the creation of this trust. Although he passed away in 1974, Mr. Skilling’s generosity continues to touch the lives of those in the Philadelphia community, and will continue to do so in perpetuity. Mission To provide support to social welfare agencies for programs benefiting the citizens of the community of Philadelphia. Criteria The overall effectiveness of the proposed program. The professionalism and the ability of the organization to deliver the program with a measurable outcome. The ability of the organization’s management to manage the program effectively, including proper financial controls. The necessity rating of the program in the community. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment/animals Health Human services International/foreign affairs Public/society benefit Religion

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are limited to charitable non-profit organizations. Although there are no geographic limitations, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations primarly located within the community of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ineligibility

The foundation typically does not fund requests for:

Building, construction and reconstruction projects. Equipment, unless for the education of disadvantaged youths.
Hospital and health care organizations whose primary income is from third party reimbursement, but expends less than 40% of that revenue for indigent care.
Scholarships to private schools without special programs, who do not serve a large percentage of youth at risk.
Physical therapy programs, unless associated with the permanently handicapped.
National organizations and their affiliated branches.
Religious organizations, unless for education of disadvantaged youth, elderly, or for homeless programs.