Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation

BOSTON, MA EIN: 46-4223675

Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation is a private foundation, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $280K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

-4.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$375K

-16.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$375K

-16.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $2.2M (100%)

States

Massachusetts

Cities

BostonWaltham

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,068,910	$2,163,086	$2,370,038
Revenue	$309,341	$277,442	$250,680
Expenses	$404,345	$483,782	$427,109
Qualifying Distributions	$375,036	$450,035	$400,035
Net Investment Income	$280,032	$248,695	$223,233
Distributable Amount	$164,411	$149,103	$176,576

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($375,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES BOSTON, MA	TO BENEFIT STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SIGNIFICANT SPECIAL NEEDS AT JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS.	$375,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ADAM J SLIFKA	TRUSTEE	1	—
ERIC SLIFKA	TRUSTEE	1	—
JENNIFER R SLIFKA	TRUSTEE	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation?

As of 2024, Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $309K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $375K in 2024.

Where does Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation operate?

Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

What size grants does Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation award?

In 2024, Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $375K — an average of about $375K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation's EIN?

Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4223675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.