The Revlis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Revlis Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,391 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,391
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$19.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $770,000 | 13 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 13 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 13 | $19.3 million |
How to apply
The Revlis 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Revlis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 10 | $885,635 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $150,552 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | General charitable | $1.0 million |
| New York Presbyterian Fund | General charitable | $201,079 |
| The Brearley School | General charitable | $200,000 |
| Lustgarten | General charitable | $198,625 |
| Corpsafrica | General charitable | $100,552 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General charitable | $100,540 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | General charitable | $50,391 |
| Earth Justice | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry | General charitable | $50,000 |
| 2025 Precision Ophthalmology Book (Columbia University) | General charitbale | $50,000 |
| Nba Foundation | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Good Plus Foundation Inc | General charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Silver
Questions people ask
Does The Revlis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Revlis Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,391.
Who runs The Revlis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam Silver (Trustee).
What does The Revlis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.