Skillman Foundation Grant Partners

Skillman Foundation Grant Partners

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Skillman Foundation
Last Updated: September 18, 2025

Summary

The Skillman Foundation Grant Partners program aims to empower Detroit youth through strategic partnerships that transform education systems. While they typically invite applications proactively, they remain open to connecting with organizations that support young people in Detroit. Eligible partners include nonprofit organizations and public agencies, with a focus on those offering inclusive opportunities for all youth. The foundation emphasizes advocacy for policy changes that benefit children in the community.

Overview

NOTE: Generally, we proactively invite grant applications. However, we are always interested in connecting with and learning about organizations that support Detroit youth. The Skillman Foundation partners with people to transform education systems, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit youth. We invest in the power of Detroit youth, educators, and other community members who support young people to design and influence change. And we invest in advocacy that shifts policies and resource allocation to benefit Detroit kids.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant Partner Requirements:Be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and provide your tax ID (EIN) number or be a government or public agency (city, county, state, public school district)Be a publicly supported charity as defined in Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue CodeHave total revenues of at least $100,000 for your preceding fiscal year and be able to provide a copy of a current financial audit conducted by an independent certified public accountantIn policy and practice, offer opportunity and service to all, regardless of age, race, creed, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and ethnicity

Ineligibility

What We Don’t FundFor-profit institutionsEndowments, building campaigns, or capital costs, including construction, renovation, or equipmentPolitical campaigns, to support political activities or to lobby for or against pieces of legislation