The Skylark Foundation is committed to encouraging innovation, striving for social justice, and supporting diversity. We award grants to organizations or projects that translate these values into strategically designed and executed activities.
Learn About Skylark Founder Blake Byrne
The Skylark Foundation, a private family foundation, was founded in 1995 by Blake Byrne upon his retirement from the broadcast industry. Byrne’s passion for philanthropy is equaled by his passion for contemporary art, which has resulted in major gifts of art to public and private institutions.

John Sonsini
Blake, 2005
Oil on canvas, 72 x 60
Collection of Blake Byrne