Harcourt M & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 59-2018824 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$29.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $160,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Medical/Education | $571,428 |
| Home Safe Inc | Lake Worth, FL | Public welfare | $358,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Boca Raton, FL | Medical | $357,143 |
| The Lord's Place | West Palm Beach, FL | Public welfare | $202,500 |
| Miami Dolphins Foundation | Miami Gardens, FL | Public welfare | $160,000 |
| The Iddeal Place Community Fdn | Lake Worth, FL | Public welfare | $100,000 |
| Her2ndchance | Boca Raton, FL | Public welfare | $50,000 |
| Causewave Community Partners | Rochester, NY | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Ray of Hope Fndtn | West Palm Beach, FL | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Pompano Beach, FL | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Fau Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Francis House | Tampa, FL | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| St Ambrose Catholic Church | Deerfield Beach, FL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers | Boca Raton, FL | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| The American Disablities Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Spirit of Giving (Jr League) | West Palm Beach, FL | Public welfare | $2,000 |
| Adorer Missionary Sister of the Poor | West Palm Beach, FL | Religious | $1,000 |
| The Paps Corp | Deerfield Beach, FL | Medical | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,853,071 | 18 |
| 2023 | $2,158,071 | 19 |
| 2022 | $2,156,221 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621649349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2018824
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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