Sykes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sykes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Plainview, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$24.3 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
75% 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 | $3.0 million | 20 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 16 | $24.3 million |
How to apply
Sykes 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 Sykes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $1.9 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $77,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | General | $1.5 million |
| Community Initiatives | General | $250,000 |
| Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission | General | $100,000 |
| Iflc Inc | General | $75,000 |
| Las Madrinas Endowment | General | $10,000 |
| USC Thornton School of Music | General | $10,000 |
| Jim Saunders Nanea Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Keep Bel Air Beutiful | General | $4,500 |
| The Harvard Krokodiloes | General | $3,000 |
| Dorset Historical Society | General | $2,500 |
| Kent School | General | $2,500 |
| United States Rowing Association | General | $2,500 |
| Ekwanok Scholarship Trust | General | $2,000 |
| The Loy Fund | General | $1,000 |
| The Parish of St Matthew | General | $300 |
| Bel Air Bay Club Charitable Fund | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gene T Sykes
- Tracy M Sykes
- Michael Gandolfo
Questions people ask
Does Sykes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sykes Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Sykes Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gene T Sykes (Trustee), Tracy M Sykes (Trustee) and Michael Gandolfo (Trustee).
What does Sykes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.