AI Summary
The SKECHERS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking, having distributed a total of $3 million across 76 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, FITNESS, HEALTH AND NUTRITION GUIDANCE, AS WELL AS SHOES AND CLOTHING.
Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION
$6.5M
37%
TORRANCE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$2.2M
13%
REDONDO BEACH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
$1.1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
40
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SKECHERS FOUNDATION?
No. SKECHERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SKECHERS FOUNDATION give?
SKECHERS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Maryland, and Minnesota. 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 SKECHERS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SKECHERS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SKECHERS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SKECHERS FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SKECHERS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SKECHERS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION, TORRANCE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, and REDONDO BEACH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SKECHERS FOUNDATION?
SKECHERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.