Donald J Slavik Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 82-6893331 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.2M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$115,000
Total assets$97.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empowers Africa Inc | New York, NY | Lion Landscapes Fund | $315,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | Tucson, AZ | the N.C. US 64 Wolf Crossing Project: Red Wolf Crossing Fund | $200,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | The Slavik Williams Charitable Fund | $200,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Funds for Zambia's Kafue-West Lunga Corridor | $200,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | Shark Conservation Fund | $200,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative | Bozeman, MT | HWY 3 Corridor Project | $175,000 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | Essex Junction, VT | Lion Guardians - Work with Maasai/Carnivore Coexistence | $150,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Funds for Mainsteaming Food and Water Solutions Globally | $150,000 |
| Panthera Corporation | New York, NY | Funds for Protecting Big Cats and Biodiversity of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, and Supporting the well-being and resilience of local… | $150,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | Funds for West Susitna River D/F: Block Highway Construction | $150,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | San Francisco, CA | The Lion Recovery Fund with further support to Natura in Mozambique | $150,000 |
| African Parks Foundation of America | Washington, DC | Fund for Managing Large Carnivores in Majete Wildlife Reserve 2024 | $142,000 |
| Vital Ground Foundation Inc | Missoula, MT | East Glacier Linkage Pjt: Connecting Vital Land Fund | $123,150 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | San Francisco, CA | Niassa Lion - Promoting Human Coexistence with Lions and other predators | $115,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | the Florida Wildlife Center - Florida Panther Project | $100,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | Washington, DC | PNW Ghost Gear Removal Project | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Crossing Fund | Calabasas, CA | National Wildlife Crossings Fund | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Guardians | Washington, DC | Pride Alliance Fund | $100,000 |
| Rewild | Austin, TX | Zambezi River Valley Carnivore Preservation Project | $80,000 |
| Wild Canid Survival & Research Center Inc | Eureka, MO | Funds for Animal Refrigerator Unit | $75,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc | Bozeman, MT | Grizz Conflict Reduction: Funding Programs Across Ecosystem | $50,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | Recover of CO Wolves/Conflict Program | $50,000 |
| Rewild | Austin, TX | Funds for Ending Bushmeat Hunting, Consumption, and Trade in African Golden Cats | $50,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative | Bozeman, MT | Funds for study support regarding I-90 over pass project | $50,000 |
| Entertainment 2 Affect Change | Los Angeles, CA | Connecting the Grizzly program | $30,000 |
| Wildlife Protection Solutions | Golden, CO | Funds for WCC Conference | $1,478 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,206,628 | 26 |
| 2023 | $2,623,185 | 29 |
| 2021 | $1,778,928 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503039349101120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6893331
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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