Harcourt M & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Harcourt M & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $571,428. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$571,428
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
44% 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 | $2.2 million | 24 | $29.3 million |
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 19 | $29.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 18 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
Harcourt M & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation Inc 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 Harcourt M & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Medical/education | $571,428 |
| Home Safe Inc | Public welfare | $358,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Medical | $357,143 |
| The Lord's Place | Public welfare | $202,500 |
| Miami Dolphins Foundation | Public welfare | $160,000 |
| The Iddeal Place Community Fdn | Public welfare | $100,000 |
| HER2NDCHANCE | Public welfare | $50,000 |
| Causewave Community Partners | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Ray of Hope Fndtn | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Fau Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Francis House | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| St Ambrose Catholic Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| The American Disablities Foundation | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Spirit of Giving (jr League) | Public welfare | $2,000 |
| Adorer Missionary Sister of the Poor | Religious | $1,000 |
| The Paps Corp | Medical | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jayne Sylvester Malfitano
- Laura Sylvester
- Clare Malfitano
- Jennifer Cameron Smith
Questions people ask
Does Harcourt M & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harcourt M & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Harcourt M & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jayne Sylvester Malfitano (Pres/Sec/Director), Laura Sylvester (Vice Pres/Director), Clare Malfitano (Director) and Jennifer Cameron Smith (Director).
What does Harcourt M & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.