Donald J Slavik Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donald J Slavik Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $119,075 and the largest $315,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$119,075
- Largest grant$315,000
- Assets$97.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.8 million | 18 | $66.7 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 29 | $80.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 26 | $97.3 million |
How to apply
Donald J Slavik 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 Donald J Slavik Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $665,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $500,000 |
| Montana | 4 | $398,150 |
| California | 4 | $395,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $342,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $150,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $130,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empowers Africa Inc | Lion Landscapes Fund | $315,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | the N.C. US 64 Wolf Crossing Project: Red Wolf Crossing Fund | $200,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | The Slavik Williams Charitable Fund | $200,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Funds for Zambia's Kafue-West Lunga Corridor | $200,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Shark Conservation Fund | $200,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative | HWY 3 Corridor Project | $175,000 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | Lion Guardians - Work with Maasai/Carnivore Coexistence | $150,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Funds for Mainsteaming Food and Water Solutions Globally | $150,000 |
| Panthera Corporation | Funds for Protecting Big Cats and Biodiversity of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, and Supporting the well-being and resilience of local communities | $150,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Funds for West Susitna River D/F: Block Highway Construction | $150,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | The Lion Recovery Fund with further support to Natura in Mozambique | $150,000 |
| African Parks Foundation of America | Fund for Managing Large Carnivores in Majete Wildlife Reserve 2024 | $142,000 |
| Vital Ground Foundation Inc | East Glacier Linkage Pjt: Connecting Vital Land Fund | $123,150 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | Niassa Lion - Promoting Human Coexistence with Lions and other predators | $115,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | the Florida Wildlife Center - Florida Panther Project | $100,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | PNW Ghost Gear Removal Project | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Crossing Fund | National Wildlife Crossings Fund | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Guardians | Pride Alliance Fund | $100,000 |
| Rewild | Zambezi River Valley Carnivore Preservation Project | $80,000 |
| Wild Canid Survival & Research Center Inc | Funds for Animal Refrigerator Unit | $75,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc | Grizz Conflict Reduction: Funding Programs Across Ecosystem | $50,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Recover of CO Wolves/Conflict Program | $50,000 |
| Rewild | Funds for Ending Bushmeat Hunting, Consumption, and Trade in African Golden Cats | $50,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative | Funds for study support regarding I-90 over pass project | $50,000 |
| Entertainment 2 Affect Change | Connecting the Grizzly program | $30,000 |
| Wildlife Protection Solutions | Funds for WCC Conference | $1,478 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexis Hawthorne Williams
- Jackson Alexander Williams
- Susan Slavik Williams
- Felix Williams VI
- Felix Noble Williams VII
Questions people ask
Does Donald J Slavik Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald J Slavik Family Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $119,075.
Who runs Donald J Slavik Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexis Hawthorne Williams (Dir), Jackson Alexander Williams (Dir), Susan Slavik Williams (Pres, Trustee) and Felix Williams VI (VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Donald J Slavik Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and animals.