Slater Family Foundation
The Slater Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Northridge, California. Its 2022 filing records grants to public charities, including organizations working in health, Jewish community life, and the arts. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Slater Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Slater Family Foundation gave $71K across 21 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $70,970
- +428.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 21
- +40.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,380
- +277.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $180,336
- +3.7% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Slater Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2022 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This reflects the filing and is not current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9222 Corbin Ave 323, Northridge, CA 91324
Phone: (626) 643-2885
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Slater Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Friends of Magen David Ado ($51K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 20% to California, 1% to Washington, D.C., and less than 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Slater Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $857; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $805 repeat.
- 67% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $71K (2022). In 2022 it made 21 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Ado New York, NY | General Fund | $50,500 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | Medical Services | $3,000 |
| The Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | Literary Circle | $2,750 |
| VAR Organized Charities Various, CA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Center Theatre Group Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force New York, NY | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Crohns Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $1,000 |
| City of Hope West Lancaster, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| La Jewish Health Reseda, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Hillel at Stanford Stanford, CA | General Fund | $860 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $180,336 | $79,550 | $73,164 | $70,970 | 21 | $70,970 | $74,356 | $48,889 |
| 2021 | $173,950 | $25,348 | $15,143 | $13,418 | 15 | $13,418 | $20,623 | $49,479 |
| 2020 | $163,745 | $32,363 | $32,731 | $30,810 | 14 | — | $17,192 | $43,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Slater Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation describes its mission as finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving quality of life for people affected by them. City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. The Jewish Free Loan Association of Los Angeles describes offering interest-free loans to individuals and families with urgent needs, while Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School describes cultivating students’ learning and commitment to Jewish values, Israel, and repairing the world.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $70,970. Grants ranged from $250 to $50,500, with a median grant of $750. Its largest reported grants included $50,500 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, $3,000 to Hadassah, $2,750 to The Jewish Federation in Los Angeles, $2,500 to VAR Organized Charities, and $2,000 to Center Theatre Group. Other reported grants included $1,000 each to Friends of the Israel Defense Force, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, City of Hope, and LA Jewish Health; $860 to Hillel at Stanford; $750 to Planned Parenthood; and $500 to Shomrei Torah Synagogue. The foundation also gave $500 to the Jewish Free Loan Association of Los Angeles and $360 to Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Ruth Slater as president, CEO, and CFO; Susan Slater as vice president and secretary; Carol Smolenski and Sharon Levy as vice presidents; and Vicki F Magasinn as a director.
Slater Family Foundation is led by Ruth Slater, President, CEO & CFO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ruth Slater
President, CEO & CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki F. Magasinn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Smolenski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Levy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Slater
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Slater Family Foundation
How much does Slater Family Foundation give each year?
Slater Family Foundation gave $71K across 21 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $13K across 15 grants.
What is Slater Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Slater Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $750, and its average grant was $3,380, across 21 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Slater Family Foundation that year got $857 on average.
Where does Slater Family Foundation give grants?
Slater Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Slater Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Slater Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Slater Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Slater Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include American Friends of Magen David Ado ($50,500), Hadassah ($3,000) and The Jewish Federation ($2,750), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Slater Family Foundation?
Slater Family Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Slater Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation describes its mission as finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving quality of life for people affected by them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Slater Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2022 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Slater Family Foundation's EIN?
Slater Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4685547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Slater Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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