Public charity · Houston, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sky High for Kids Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $2.8M
- Typical grant
- $250K to $2.6M (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1.4M, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 9 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $5.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | $2.8M | 2 |
| 2023 | $5.3M | $2.1M | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Greg GuidryPresident
- Danny ShaftelVice president
- Schuyler EvansTreasurer
- Taylor SassSecretary
- Hugo GuerreroDirector
- Jessica MorrisonDirector
- Joe SaugerDirector
- Terry WarrenDirector
- Kent DanforthDirector
- Dr Kriti MohanDirector
- Ben HansenDirector
- Jeremy RothDirector
- Christen VestalDirector
- Hollie CitronDirector
- Joe ReussDirector
- Jim McallisterDirector (thru march)
- Brad HowellDirector (thru march)
- Brittany FranklinCeo & founder
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To support the mission of st. jude children's research hospital.
- Research
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To support the mission of st. Jude children's research hospital. | $2.6M |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Research | $250K |
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