The Skyscrape Foundation
The Skyscrape Foundation, formerly known as the Marie D Jeffrey Foundation, is a private foundation established in 1986 and granted tax-exempt status in 1987. Based in Saint Helena, California, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
+16.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$262K
+34.5% YoY
Grant Count
53
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+34.5% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation made 52 grants in 2024. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Saint Helena, California and supports organizations across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,037,176
- Total Revenues: $1,233,130
- Total Expenses: $392,791
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Composition (FYE 11/2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $137,193
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $900,681
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,037,176 | $5,196,837 | $5,185,145 |
| Revenue | $1,233,130 | $342,444 | $395,963 |
| Expenses | $392,791 | $330,752 | $300,506 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $286,987 | $219,649 | $231,376 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,127,326 | $231,341 | $321,456 |
| Distributable Amount | $301,151 | $277,838 | $302,272 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard L Martin | President | 1 | — |
| Lynda J Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Anne Marie Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey S Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Cappellano | Director | 15 | $30,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 1823 Vineyard Ave, St Helena, CA 94574-1747
Telephone: 310-481-0040
EIN: 94-3037301
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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