Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $65,300 through 13 grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish community organizations, food-security organizations, and service providers.
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky at a glance
In short: Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky gave $65K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,300
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,023
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $650,666
- +34.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: A Cruden Uhy 4 Tower Pl 7Th Fl, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 421-4130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Jewish Federation of Neny ($16K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts. The reported shares of grant dollars were 54% for Florida, 43% for New York, and 4% for Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $68K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation of Neny Albany, NY | Donation | $16,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of PBC West Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $16,000 |
| Schenectady JCC Schenectady, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care Sunrise, FL | Donation | $5,400 |
| Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $5,400 |
| Caridad Center Boynton Beach, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Amego Inc Attleboro, MA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Anti Defamtion Leauge New York, NY | Donation | $1,800 |
| Feeding South Florida Inc Pembroke Park, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $650,666 | $33,162 | $68,677 | $65,300 | 13 | $65,300 | $32,989 | $57,116 |
| 2024 | $485,314 | $4,713 | $72,071 | $68,400 | 17 | $68,400 | $17,988 | $53,671 |
| 2023 | $552,672 | $-19,480 | $63,317 | $60,576 | 15 | $60,576 | $14,696 | $47,458 |
| 2022 | $635,469 | $1,837 | $65,584 | $60,560 | 17 | $60,560 | $11,560 | $47,791 |
| 2021 | $699,216 | $76,780 | $53,358 | $49,560 | 16 | $49,560 | $75,768 | $47,698 |
| 2020 | $675,794 | $25,115 | $57,107 | $54,420 | 20 | — | $24,449 | $45,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, health care, disability services, hunger relief, and the arts. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Caridad Center says its mission is to improve health, education, and quality of life for underserved children and families in Palm Beach County. AMEGO describes its work as providing resources and support to people with autism and developmental disabilities. The Palm Beach County Food Bank says it works to fight hunger and improve food security, while Feeding South Florida describes its mission as ending hunger through food access, advocacy, and programming.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $65,300. Grants ranged from $200 to $16,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $16,000 each to United Jewish Federation of NENY in Albany, New York, and United Jewish Federation of PBC in West Palm Beach, Florida; $10,000 to Schenectady JCC; $5,400 each to Jewish Adoption and Family Care and Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach; and $5,000 to Caridad Center. Other reported grants included $2,000 to AMEGO, $1,800 to Anti Defamation League, $1,000 each to Feeding South Florida, Kravis Center, and Palm Beach County Food Bank, and $500 to Lappin Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Samuel M Sylvetsky, Estelle K Sylvetsky, and Dan Finkle as directors.
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Finkle
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Estelle K. Sylvetsky
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel M. Sylvetsky
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky
How much does Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky give each year?
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky gave $65K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 17 grants.
What is Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky's typical grant size?
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,023, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky give grants?
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky's largest grantees?
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky's largest 2025 grantees include United Jewish Federation of Neny ($16,000), United Jewish Federation of PBC ($16,000) and Schenectady JCC ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky?
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky reported $651K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, health care, disability services, hunger relief, and the arts. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky's EIN?
Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1556912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Samuel and Estelle Sylvetsky funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/samuel-and-estelle-sylvetsky-morg_c88921489b73402c8d01812cf26acf01
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