Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $650,000. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$22.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $885,000 | 10 | $20.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 25 | $23.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 17 | $22.0 million |
How to apply
Joseph & Sylvia Slifka 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 Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $3.5 million |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Interfaith Center of New York | General support | $650,000 |
| Publicolor Inc | General support | $600,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc | General support | $530,000 |
| Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center | General support | $502,500 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | General support | $500,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | To support glassell school of art core artist residency program | $100,000 |
| Julliard School | General support | $50,000 |
| Scan-Harbor Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center DBA Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical | General support | $50,000 |
| Congregation Emanu El of the City of Ny | General support | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $12,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Edge | General support | $10,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | General support | $10,000 |
| Bridgehamption Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert B Fagenson
- Michael Hecht
- William P Kelly
- Barbara Slifka
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert B Fagenson (President), Michael Hecht (VP, Secretary & Treasurer), William P Kelly (Trustee) and Barbara Slifka (Trustee Till 06.22.2025).
What does Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and education.