Sylk Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sylk Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $59,450 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$59,450
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$221,350
How to apply
Sylk Charitable Trust 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 Sylk Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $40,200 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $11,550 |
| New York | 3 | $7,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lycoming College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Individual | Civic | $10,800 |
| Childrens Crisis Treatment Ctr | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Phila Orchestra | Civic | $5,000 |
| University of Pa Cancer Ctr | Research | $5,000 |
| Har Zion Temple | Religious | $4,000 |
| Pa Academy of Fine Arts | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Bull Stone House | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Maguire Art Museum | Religious | $1,000 |
| Woodmere Art Museum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Creek Turn Park | Educational | $750 |
| Do-Gooders | Civic | $700 |
| Friends Central School | Educational | $250 |
| Individual | Charitable | $150 |
| Individual | Educational | $100 |
| Humane Society of US | Charitable | $100 |
| Merion Civic Assn | Civic | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard A Sylk
Questions people ask
Does Sylk Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sylk Charitable Trust give?
$59,450 in tax year 2023, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sylk Charitable Trust?
Its 2023 filing lists Leonard A Sylk (Foundation Mgr.).
What does Sylk Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.