Skoll Foundation

The Skoll Foundation, established in 1999 by Jeff Skoll, is a non-profit organization headquartered in the United States that aims to promote a sustainable world characterized by peace and prosperity. Under the leadership of CEO Sally Osberg since 2001, the foundation's mission centers on driving large-scale change by investing in and supporting social entrepreneurs, who are recognized as key agents of societal transformation. By identifying and empowering individuals and organizations that address pressing global issues, the Skoll Foundation enhances their capacity to effect positive change. The foundation has awarded approximately $413 million to date, supporting 108 social entrepreneurs and 87 organizations across five continents. In addition to direct investments, it partners with prominent institutions like the Saïd Business School at Oxford to foster academic research in social entrepreneurship and hosts the Skoll World Forum, a premier conference that connects social innovators and thought leaders. Through collaborations and program-related investments, the foundation seeks to deepen its impact on critical issues such as education, healthcare access, and environmental sustainability while raising public awareness about the potential of social entrepreneurship.