Alan B Slifka Foundation
The Alan B. Slifka Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its stated priorities include Jewish life, cultivating a world safe for difference, supporting a tolerant, equitable and democratic Jewish state of Israel, sustaining Jewish life in Israel and the U.S., biomedical research in sarcoma, cancer and autism spectrum disorders, and international disaster relief.
Alan B Slifka Foundation at a glance
In short: Alan B Slifka Foundation gave $3.1M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,117,550
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,853
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $67,687,800
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (12 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alan B Slifka Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. The program information describes letters of inquiry for Shared Society and sarcoma research, with full proposals by invitation; it does not provide an open application route for the Cancer and Autism initiatives.
- Contact
Mailing address: 515 Madison Avenue Ste 2700, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 303-9400
Website: https://slifkafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Alan B Slifka Foundation
Who Alan B Slifka Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Contributions to Other Public Charities - See STMT 13 ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
382 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 322 grants of 382 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to Virginia, 6% to Connecticut, and 2% each to the District of Columbia and Kansas. The foundation’s website also states that its priorities include Jewish life in Israel and the U.S., and supporting Israel as a tolerant, equitable and democratic Jewish state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alan B Slifka Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 44 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2024) to $4.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions to Other Public Charities - See STMT 13 New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $2,086,900 |
| Club of Madrid Foundation Inc Vienna, VA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $487,500 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $150,000 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| George Washington University Graduate School of Education Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $45,000 |
| Carson Sarcoma Cleveland, OH | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $40,000 |
| Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $33,000 |
| International Society for Autism Research West Hartford, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the UMM El Fahem Museum of Contemporary Art New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,687,800 | $6,681,618 | $4,633,583 | $3,117,550 | 44 | $4,226,305 | $6,479,290 | $3,994,998 |
| 2023 | $65,779,824 | $3,519,125 | $4,603,812 | $3,123,469 | 51 | $4,228,297 | $3,451,240 | $3,707,211 |
| 2022 | $66,867,626 | $2,941,831 | $5,032,855 | $3,326,229 | 99 | $4,451,590 | $2,507,768 | $4,071,833 |
| 2021 | $68,958,562 | $7,507,642 | $5,363,282 | $3,950,750 | 103 | — | $7,542,882 | $4,148,728 |
| 2020 | $66,828,985 | $2,272,843 | $7,878,455 | $3,470,700 | 85 | — | — | $3,818,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan B Slifka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation lists Jewish Life and Shared Society among its priorities. Its Shared Society goals include promoting understanding of shared-society principles and strengthening relations across groups. For Israel, it identifies Jewish-Arab relations, respect for Israel’s Jewish diversity, shared citizenship and equal opportunity as areas of concern. It also lists biomedical research in sarcoma, cancer and autism spectrum disorders, and international disaster relief.
The foundation’s website lists cancer research in breast cancer, bladder cancer, sarcoma and melanoma among cancers previously funded. Its sarcoma initiative describes support for research including molecular biology, targets, translational and pre-clinical studies, diagnosis and treatment. The website also lists named endowments at Yale University’s Child Study Center, Brandeis University, Columbia University and the Abraham Joshua Heschel School NYC.
Examples of grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation says it funds innovative cancer research and studies of cancer biology. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises. The Alliance for Children’s Rights says it supports children and young adults through adoption and legal guardianship, healthcare, education and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $3,117,550. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $2,086,900, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $2,086,900 in contributions to other public charities, described as an unrestricted grant to further the donee’s exempt purpose. Other large grants included $487,500 to the Club of Madrid Foundation, $150,000 to Yale University, $50,000 to the University of Kansas and $45,000 to George Washington University Graduate School of Education. Each was described as unrestricted support for the recipient’s exempt purpose.
The Sarcoma Research Grants Initiative is described as accepting applications from researchers affiliated with a 501(c)(3), by a one- to two-page letter. Grants generally do not exceed $50,000 for one year, with duration typically up to two years. The listed deadline, August 28, 2026, has passed. The Cancer and Autism initiatives are described as invitation-only. For Shared Society, organizations meeting the stated criteria may submit a letter of inquiry; full proposals are by invitation. The listed 2025 grant-cycle deadlines have also passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists F Dato, G Gladstein, J Sarna and V Ritvo as board members; R Markowitz as treasurer; R Rivto as president; and S Levin as secretary.
Alan B Slifka Foundation is led by R. Rivto, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Rivto
President
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$164K (2023) → $165K (2024)
R. Markowitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$166K (2023) → $172K (2024)
F. Dato
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Gladstein
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Sarna
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S. Levin
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
V. Ritvo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Frank Dato (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Gladstein (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Judith Eigen Sarna (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rachelle Markowitz (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Riva G. Rivto (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Shira Levin (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Victoria Ritvo (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $172K, to R Markowitz (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alan B Slifka Foundation
How much does Alan B Slifka Foundation give each year?
Alan B Slifka Foundation gave $3.1M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 51 grants.
What is Alan B Slifka Foundation's typical grant size?
Alan B Slifka Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $70,853, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alan B Slifka Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Alan B Slifka Foundation give grants?
Alan B Slifka Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (16%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Alan B Slifka Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alan B Slifka Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alan B Slifka Foundation's largest grantees?
Alan B Slifka Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Contributions to Other Public Charities - See STMT 13 ($2,086,900), Club of Madrid Foundation Inc ($487,500) and Yale University ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alan B Slifka Foundation?
Alan B Slifka Foundation reported $67.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alan B Slifka Foundation fund?
The foundation lists Jewish Life and Shared Society among its priorities. Its Shared Society goals include promoting understanding of shared-society principles and strengthening relations across groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alan B Slifka Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alan B Slifka Foundation's EIN?
Alan B Slifka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6192257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alan B Slifka Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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