Wissner-Slivka Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wissner-Slivka Foundation is a private foundation in Clyde Hill, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$1,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $146,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $251,000 | 2 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 3 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $1,000 | 1 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Wissner-Slivka 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kindering Center | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin W Slivka
- Lisa Wissner-Slivka
- Max Slivka
- Nathaniel Slivka
- Lauren Slivka
Questions people ask
Does Wissner-Slivka Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wissner-Slivka Foundation give?
$1,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Wissner-Slivka Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin W Slivka (Trustee), Lisa Wissner-Slivka (Trustee), Max Slivka (Trustee) and Nathaniel Slivka (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.