Joseph & Sylvia Slifka Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6106433 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$22M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $500,000.
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 New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Interfaith Center of New York | New York, NY | General support | $650,000 |
| Publicolor Inc | New York, NY | General support | $600,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc | Wainscott, NY | General support | $530,000 |
| Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center | Bridgehampton, NY | General support | $502,500 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | To support glassell school of art core artist residency program | $100,000 |
| Julliard School | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Scan-Harbor Inc | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center Dba Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Congregation Emanu El of the City of NY | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $12,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General support | $10,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc | East Hampton, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Edge | Woodside, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | New York City, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Bridgehamption Volunteer Fire Department | Bridgehampton, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,611,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,187,500 | 25 |
| 2022 | $885,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611479349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6106433
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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