Report
60th Anniversary Report (with 2018-19 Annual Reporting)
Rose Skillman was a generous philanthropist whose personal mission was to protect and nurture children. After decades of generous personal giving, Rose Skillman incorporated The Skillman Foundation in December of 1960.
Over our 60-year history, The Skillman Foundation has invested nearly $670 million to bolster children and their communities.
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.