Skoll Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Skoll Foundation is a philanthropic fundraising organization based in the District of Columbia, United States, with a staff of 51 to 200 employees. It aims to catalyze transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who develop bold solutions to global problems. Founded in 1999 by Jeff Skoll, the first employee and first President of eBay, the foundation pursues a vision of a sustainable world of peace and prosperity. The organization operates programs such as the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship and the Skoll Global Threats Fund, and it hosts the Skoll World Forum, a conference focused on social entrepreneurship. As of December 31, 2024, it has invested more than $1.3 billion worldwide, and it engages in media partnerships to raise awareness of social entrepreneurship; the organization reports revenue in the range of $1 million to $10 million.