Sylk Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMerion Station, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7809130 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
20% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming College | Williamsport, PA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Phila Orchestra | New York, NY | Civic | $5,000 |
| University of Pa Cancer Ctr | Philadelphia, PA | Research | $5,000 |
| Har Zion Temple | Penn Valley, PA | Religious | $4,000 |
| Pa Academy of Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Maguire Art Museum | Philadelphia, PA | Religious | $1,000 |
| Woodmere Art Museum | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends Central School | Wynnewood, PA | Educational | $250 |
| Humane Society of US | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| Merion Civic Assn | Merion, PA | Civic | $100 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,450 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 14, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202421359349101357
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7809130
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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