Skillman Foundation

The Skillman Foundation works to improve the life outcomes of children and teens in Metro Detroit by supporting the organizations, policies and systems that serve them.

families neighborhood voice

Assets: $400M · Annual Giving: $25M+ · Est. 1960

Website (313) 393-1185 info@skillman.org

Funding Priorities

Health

Community Health(Healthcare Access)

Families

Youth DevelopmentEducation Access(K-12 Education)Family Stability(Family Counseling)

Voice

Youth Leadership(Youth Civic Engagement)

Leadership

Tonya Allen

executive

Angelique Power

executive

The Journey

25 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore

We are building resources for this level

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups11 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyWomen's Sports ProtectionThis federal bill sets rules about who can compete in women's Olympic and amateur sports. It focuses on making sure female athletes have fair competition and equal opportunities in the sports they love.

PolicyRecognizing Homeschool GraduatesThis federal bill makes sure that students who are homeschooled get official recognition when they finish their education. This makes it easier for them to apply to colleges and get jobs, just like students from other schools.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating6 resources

Focus Areas

Healthcare Access K-12 Education Youth Development Family Counseling Youth Civic Engagement

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