College and Career Pathways, K-12 Education
About The Skillman Foundation
When you really love a child, you want them to have all the opportunities in the world. The Skillman Foundation loves the children of Detroit. Since 1960, we have been a fierce champion for Detroit kids, striving to ensure they have equitable opportunities to learn and to lead.
Learn more about our mission in the video below.
The Skillman Foundation
The Skillman Foundation is a grantmaking organization established in 1960 by Rose Skillman. We have granted out more than $730 million and have served as a vocal advocate to strengthen K-12 education, afterschool programming, child-centered neighborhoods, youth and community leadership, and racial equity and justice.
We are in the process of developing a new strategic framework, co-designed with Detroit youth and their champions.