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The Skoll Foundation presents itself as a philanthropic organization focused on catalyzing transformational, systems-level social change. It supports social entrepreneurs, movement builders, system orchestrators, and global coalitions advancing equitable solutions to global problems. The foundation operates through strategic grantmaking—most notably its unrestricted $2 million Skoll Award for Social Innovation—and by investing a significant portion of its endowment in impact-aligned causes. It also convenes leaders annually at the Skoll World Forum. The foundation's strategic priorities center on strengthening global health systems (particularly community health workers), climate action and environmental sustainability (including preventing deforestation and securing Indigenous land rights), reimagining inclusive economies (such as supporting smallholder agriculture, employee ownership, and girls' education), promoting effective governance, and advancing racial justice. Its approach emphasizes cross-sector collaboration, centering equity, and empowering leaders with lived experience proximate to the challenges they address.

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The days, meetings and moments this funder spoke to in its 2026 publications. Pick a month to read what they said, in their own words.

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Future of Philanthropy summit

The Skoll Foundation CEO discussed philanthropy's evolving role in addressing societal challenges, emphasizing partnerships and leveraging investments beyond grantmaking at this summit.

“At the Future of Philanthropy summit convened by SEMAFOR last week, Marla joined a panel with Richard Buery, Jr. CEO of Robin Hood, to explore philanthropy’s evolving role in responding to society’s most pressing challenges.”
Philanthropy cannot fill the gaps left by sovereign aid, “but what we can do is set the table.” - Marla Blow, Skoll Fou

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Skoll World Forum 2026

The funder discusses the 2026 Skoll World Forum, where participants explored building a sustainable social impact ecosystem from scratch. They highlight collaboration, learning, and relationship-building over four days.

“At the 2026 Skoll World Forum, we asked: What would a sustainable social impact ecosystem look like if we built it from scratch? Over four days of collaboration, learning, and relationship-building, our community offered many thoughtful answers.”
Last month, social entrepreneurs and other innovative leaders from around the world came together in Oxford and online t