Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation
The Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation is a private foundation based in Locust Valley, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $165,805, all to recipients in New York; listed recipients include health, medical research, Jewish community, and disability-serving organizations.
Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation gave $166K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,805
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,054
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $216,622
- -38.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 114 Piping Rock Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560
Phone: (516) 768-2179
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($50K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 87 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York. This describes the location of the grant recipients, not necessarily the locations served by those organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 955% 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 $107K (2020) to $166K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $50,000 |
| Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Manhasset, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $30,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $25,825 |
| American Friends of Shalva New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center Scarsdale, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $15,000 |
| Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation Old Westbury, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $10,160 |
| Chabad of Roslyn Roslyn Heights, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $6,800 |
| The Viscardi Center Albertson, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $4,000 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $2,500 |
| JCRC-NY New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Organization | $2,500 |
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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 | $216,622 | $27,676 | $165,805 | $165,805 | 15 | $165,805 | $17,201 | $17,360 |
| 2023 | $354,751 | $15,365 | $132,875 | $132,775 | 16 | $132,775 | $8,640 | $21,165 |
| 2022 | $472,261 | $36,064 | $114,965 | $111,530 | 20 | $111,847 | $17,846 | $26,667 |
| 2021 | $551,162 | $76,658 | $110,641 | $110,376 | 18 | $110,376 | $34,389 | $36,080 |
| 2020 | $585,145 | $73,231 | $111,885 | $106,681 | 18 | — | $19,148 | $32,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span health and medical research, Jewish community programming, and services for people with disabilities. For example, Northwell Health Foundation says it supports efforts including medical technology and research and critical support for Northwell Health facilities and programs. The Viscardi Center says it works to empower people with disabilities through education, training, research, leadership, and services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $165,805. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
Largest reported grants included $50,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $30,000 to Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, and $25,825 to Northwell Health Foundation. Other notable grants were $15,000 each to American Friends of Shalva and American Friends of Soroka Medical Center, and $10,160 to Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation. American Friends of Soroka Medical Center says its mission is to raise funds to support Soroka University Medical Center in Beersheva, Israel. Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center received $1,020; it says it provides community programming based on Jewish values, traditions, heritage, education, and culture.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Slade and Ruth Slade as co-trustees.
Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Slade
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruth Slade
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation
How much does Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation give each year?
Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation gave $166K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $133K across 16 grants.
What is Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $11,054, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation give grants?
Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Roslyn Heights, NY (2 grants).
Does Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($50,000), Feinstein Institute for Medical Research ($30,000) and Northwell Health Foundation ($25,825), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation?
Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation reported $217K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span health and medical research, Jewish community programming, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael & Ruth Slade 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 Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation's EIN?
Michael & Ruth Slade Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3478088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael & Ruth Slade 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 September 2026.
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