Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Grant

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.

Eligibility

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.