The Slater Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Slater Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boynton Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$69,572
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 18 | $482,213 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 14 | $69,572 |
How to apply
The Slater 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 The Slater Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $35,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $646,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $150,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University | Robert and beverly brown faculty fellow in computing & data sciences | $250,000 |
| Operation Homefront | General support | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $210,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars | Slater family fellowship | $150,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General support | $100,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | Slater family endowed patient assistance fund | $50,000 |
| McGill University | Slater family canada-us policy series | $35,000 |
| Boston Children's Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| New England Aquarium | General support | $10,000 |
| The Lenny Zakim Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Adams Presidential Center | General support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $5,000 |
| Morrison School PTO | General support | $500 |
| Town of Weston - Weefc | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel H Slater
- Kenneth Z Slater
- Richard J Slater
- Jacqueline Slater Whitten
- Amy Dittami
Questions people ask
Does The Slater Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Slater Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Slater Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Samuel H Slater (Vice-President), Kenneth Z Slater (President, Director), Richard J Slater (Director) and Jacqueline Slater Whitten (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Slater Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.