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Private foundation · EIN 13-6106433

Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $3.61M in grants and contributions paid across 17 grants, with $22M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to The Interfaith Center of New York, Publicolor Inc and Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Interfaith Center of New YorkNew York, NYGeneral Support$650,000
Publicolor IncNew York, NYGeneral Support$600,000
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons IncWainscott, NYGeneral Support$530,000
Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational CenterBridgehampton, NYGeneral Support$502,500
New York City Ballet IncNew York, NYGeneral Support$500,000
Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Support$500,000
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXTo Support Glassell School of Art Core Artist Residency Program$100,000
Julliard SchoolNew York, NYGeneral Support$50,000
Scan-Harbor IncNew York, NYGeneral Support$50,000
The Animal Medical Center DBA Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal MedicalNew York, NYGeneral Support$50,000
Congregation Emanu El of the City of NyNew York, NYGeneral Support$25,000
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGeneral Support$12,500
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTGeneral Support$10,000
Guild Hall of East Hampton IncEast Hampton, NYGeneral Support$10,000
New York EdgeWoodside, NYGeneral Support$10,000
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueNew York City, NYGeneral Support$10,000
Bridgehamption Volunteer Fire DepartmentBridgehampton, NYGeneral Support$1,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $3,611,000 in grants and contributions paid (17 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Interfaith Center of New York (NY), $650K, Publicolor Inc (NY), $600K, Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc (NY), $530K, Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center (NY), $503K and New York City Ballet Inc (NY), $500K.