The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 113 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants113
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$57.4 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
46% 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 | $2.2 million | 122 | $54.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 113 | $57.4 million |
How to apply
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 65 | $1.3 million |
| New Jersey | 14 | $275,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $137,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $105,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $85,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $81,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $76,000 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $63,500 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League | Education | $35,000 |
| Friends of Yashar L'chayal | Jewish philanthropy | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC | Children's welfare | $34,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Medical care | $31,000 |
| Survivor Mitzvah Project | Jewish philanthropy | $30,000 |
| City Harvest | Jewish philanthropy | $28,500 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | Jewish philanthropy | $27,500 |
| Community Security Services | Jewish philanthropy | $27,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Children's welfare | $25,500 |
| Leading Edge Productions | Education | $25,500 |
| Note in the Pocket | Children's welfare | $25,500 |
| America Needs You | Education | $25,000 |
| The Jaffa Institute | Education | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Bat Melech | Children's welfare | $25,000 |
| Good Foundation | Children's welfare | $25,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society Inc | Jewish philanthropy | $25,000 |
| Helping Israel Fund | Jewish philanthropy | $25,000 |
| Jbi International Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Jelf - Jewish Educational Loan Fund | Education | $25,000 |
| Jewels School Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options | Children's welfare | $25,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Jewish philanthropy | $25,000 |
| Momma's Inc | Children's welfare | $25,000 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support | Jewish philanthropy | $25,000 |
| Project ALS | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Home Li | Medical care | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Long Island | Jewish philanthropy | $25,000 |
| Sharsheret | Medical care | $25,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research | Education | $25,000 |
| Friends of Rachashel Lev | Medical care | $24,500 |
| Book Fairies Inc | Education | $24,500 |
| Hakshiva Inc | Education | $24,000 |
| Friends of Israel Sports Center Disabled | Jewish philanthropy | $23,000 |
| Mesila | Education | $23,000 |
| St Barnabas Hospital | Medical care | $23,000 |
| The Jewish Community Centers of Boston | Children's welfare | $22,500 |
| The Menachem Education Foundation | Education | $22,500 |
| Long Island Children's Museum | Education | $22,500 |
| A Fair Shake for Youth Inc | Education | $22,000 |
| American Friends of Chaiyanu | Jewish philanthropy | $22,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel S Komansky
- Seth Grossman
- Alisa Hart
Questions people ask
Does The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation Inc give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 113 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel S Komansky (President, Chief Legal Off), Seth Grossman (Vice President, Treasurer, Director) and Alisa Hart (Second Vice President, Secretary, Dir.).
What does The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.