Slick Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Slick Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $585,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$585,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $665,019 the year before.
73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $414,871 | 12 | $15.1 million |
| 2023 | $665,019 | 10 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $585,000 | 11 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
Slick 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 | $550,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Old Salem Museums and Gardens | General Operation | $500,000 |
| Roanoke Island Historical Association | General Operation | $25,000 |
| Palisades-Malibu YMCA | General Operation | $15,000 |
| NC Coastal Federation | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Fun Run for Charities - North Carolina Community Foundation | General Operation | $5,000 |
| St Gerard House | General Operation | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Mama Hill's Help Inc | General Operation | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Operation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis S Cowell
- Lynn C Ives
- Dana W Howard
- Michelle P Cowell
- Steven L Wallen
Questions people ask
Does Slick Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Slick Family Foundation give?
$585,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Slick Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Phyllis S Cowell (President/Director), Lynn C Ives (Vice President/Director), Dana W Howard (Secretary/Treasurer) and Michelle P Cowell (Vice President/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.