THE SKOLL FOUNDATION
THE SKOLL FOUNDATION
PALO ALTO, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
11-3659133
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
THE SKOLL FOUNDATION
PALO ALTO, CA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
11-3659133
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Skoll Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, having disbursed $44.9 million across 484 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine alignment with their funding priorities in the areas of libraries and foundations.
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Cause Areas
2
Libraries
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SKOLL GLOBAL THREATS FUND
$56.3M
9%

MAYO CLINIC
$26.7M
4%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$20.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
157
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$115K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SKOLL FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE SKOLL FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE SKOLL FOUNDATION give?
THE SKOLL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SKOLL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SKOLL FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SKOLL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SKOLL FOUNDATION awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $44.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SKOLL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SKOLL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 480 grantees. Recent grantees include SKOLL GLOBAL THREATS FUND, MAYO CLINIC, and NEW VENTURE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SKOLL FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE SKOLL FOUNDATION’s website.
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