Slifer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Slifer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Vail, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $78,448 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $24,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$78,448
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$24,250
- Assets$290,549
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $32,902 the year before.
77% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,910 | 24 | $336,317 |
| 2023 | $32,902 | 13 | $348,762 |
| 2024 | $78,448 | 30 | $290,549 |
How to apply
Slifer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Slifer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 22 | $71,548 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $400 |
| Alabama | 1 | $200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Valley Foundation (VVF) | Charitable | $24,250 |
| Bravo Vail | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Charitable | $5,300 |
| The Carter Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Vail Interfaith Chapel | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Colorado University Leeds School of Business | Charitable | $4,020 |
| Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vail Symposium | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vail Health Wiegers Clinic | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rockies | Charitable | $700 |
| Look Up | Charitable | $500 |
| Vail Veterans Foundation Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| Bright Futures | Charitable | $500 |
| Obama Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Vail Mountain Hockey Club | Charitable | $500 |
| ACLU of Colorado | Charitable | $400 |
| SPVC | Charitable | $300 |
| The Vail Jazz Foundation Inc | Charitable | $278 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Charitable | $200 |
| Ashoka | Charitable | $200 |
| National Organization for Woman | Charitable | $200 |
| SPLC | Charitable | $200 |
| Swift Eagle Charitable | Charitable | $200 |
| UNC Arts & Science | Charitable | $200 |
| Vail Valley Charitable Fund | Charitable | $200 |
| Junior League of Denver | Charitable | $100 |
| National Child Safety Council | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth W Slifer
- Alexandra E Slifer
Questions people ask
Does Slifer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Slifer Family Foundation give?
$78,448 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Slifer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth W Slifer (Director) and Alexandra E Slifer (Director).
What does Slifer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.