Skyros Benevolent Society
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on human services, faith-based initiatives, and cultural heritage. It provides funding to a range of recipients, including churches, shelters, and educational nonprofits, reflecting a commitment to community welfare and engagement. The foundation's grants often support general operating budgets and essential services, indicating a desire to strengthen local organizations and their impact. While it primarily serves the Mobile area, its funding also extends to select organizations in nearby states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized community nonprofits in Alabama (especially Mobile-area organizations) seeking modest general operating support, including faith-based groups, human services, cultural institutions, and shelters.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Mobile or elsewhere in Alabama.
- • Request is for modest, general operating or unrestricted support.
- • Organization is a local church, human services provider, shelter, arts or cultural nonprofit.
- • Applicant can be introduced or nominated through a local intermediary or someone known to the foundation's network.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Alabama—about 93% of dollars in the latest year—with only a few small out-of-state grants observed across three states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows approximately 30 distinct recipients across multiple mission areas (churches, human services, arts, shelters, animal welfare), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected applicants and no public application route is visible, yet six new recipients appeared in the latest year; this suggests access is relationship- or nomination-driven rather than fully open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
