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Sylvan Schefler Trust Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 136270065

Sylvan Schefler Trust Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $9,792 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $112 and the largest $9,235. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Sylvan Schefler Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Sylvan Schefler Trust Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York5$9,742
Pennsylvania1$50

Grants paid in 2023

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Park Avenue Synagogue
New York, NY
Donation$9,235
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
Donation$210
Jewish Museum
New York, NY
Donation$125
Central Park Conservancy
New York, NY
Donation$100
Torah Fund
New York, NY
Donation$72
Har Zion Temple
Penn Valley, PA
Donation$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sylvan Schefler Trust Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Sylvan Schefler Trust Foundation give?

$9,792 in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $112.

Who runs Sylvan Schefler Trust Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Sylvan Schefler (President), Joan Schefler (Trustee) and Joel Spector (Trustee).

What does Sylvan Schefler Trust Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and arts and culture.

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