Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,300 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,300
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $68,400 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,576 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $68,400 | 17 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $65,300 | 13 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky 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 Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $35,000 |
| New York | 3 | $27,800 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation of Neny | Donation | $16,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of PBC | Donation | $16,000 |
| Schenectady JCC | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care | Donation | $5,400 |
| Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach | Donation | $5,400 |
| Caridad Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Amego Inc | Donation | $2,000 |
| Anti Defamtion Leauge | Donation | $1,800 |
| Feeding South Florida Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kravis Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lappin Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| Alpert Jewish Family & Childcare | Donation | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel M Sylvetsky
- Estelle K Sylvetsky
- Dan Finkle
Questions people ask
Does Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky Foundation give?
$65,300 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel M Sylvetsky (Director), Estelle K Sylvetsky (Director) and Dan Finkle (Director).
What does Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.