Rosalyn and Richard Slifka
The Rosalyn and Richard Slifka Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Waltham, Massachusetts. The trust operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to furthering the understanding and observance of Jewish traditions to all, regardless of their background.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
-39.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
-37.6% YoY
Grant Count
38
-36.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
-1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission centers on advancing Jewish education, culture, and community support. Key funding areas include:
- Jewish education and day schools
- Healthcare and medical services
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Science and STEM education
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$42,000 to $491,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $9,458,448
- Total revenues: $10,669,227
- Total expenses: $4,928,698
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,755,707 | $9,458,448 | $5,659,444 |
| Revenue | $340,183 | $10,669,227 | $7,831,037 |
| Expenses | $3,185,667 | $4,928,698 | $524,041 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,053,500 | $4,893,544 | $516,550 |
| Net Investment Income | $288,016 | $5,690,512 | $246,978 |
| Distributable Amount | $358,530 | $201,331 | $77,014 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Richard Slifka - Trustee
- Rosalyn Slifka - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD SLIFKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROSALYN SLIFKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 800 South Street PO Box 9161 Waltham, MA 02453-1478
Telephone: 781-894-8800
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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