Slick Family Foundation
Slick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $585,000, primarily to organizations in North Carolina.
Slick Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Slick Family Foundation gave $585K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in North Carolina. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $585,000
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,182
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,234,656
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (94% 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 Slick Family Foundation
- 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: 106 York Way 201, Bermuda Run, NC 27006
Phone: (336) 774-6607
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Slick Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Old Salem Museums and Gardens ($500K). Together the top 10 received $580K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 51 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. California received 3%, the District of Columbia 2%, and Utah 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Slick Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $92K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 215% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $186K (2021) to $735K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $585K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Old Salem Museums and Gardens Winston-Salem, NC | General Operation | $500,000 |
| Roanoke Island Historical Association Manteo, NC | General Operation | $25,000 |
| Palisades-Malibu YMCA Pacific Palisades, CA | General Operation | $15,000 |
| NC Coastal Federation Newport, NC | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Fun Run for Charities - North Carolina Community Foundation Raleigh, NC | General Operation | $5,000 |
| St Gerard House Hendersonville, NC | General Operation | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Asheville, NC | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis Orem, UT | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Mama Hill's Help Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,234,656 | $1,753,837 | $1,271,514 | $585,000 | 11 | $870,215 | $781,562 | $797,222 |
| 2023 | $12,456,994 | $1,078,551 | $1,320,883 | $665,019 | 10 | $930,391 | $615,197 | $717,704 |
| 2022 | $12,743,115 | $67,908 | $1,061,550 | $414,871 | 12 | $676,777 | $332,334 | $739,283 |
| 2021 | $13,639,885 | $3,500,173 | $873,596 | $185,842 | 5 | $448,954 | $1,897,892 | $809,515 |
| 2020 | $12,048,605 | $1,391,888 | $1,378,906 | $735,128 | 13 | — | $702,542 | $668,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Slick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $797K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. St Gerard House describes its mission as helping people with autism and their families achieve meaningful outcomes through therapies, programs, and advocacy. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue describes its mission as improving the lives of companion animals and the people who love them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $585,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Listed grants were for general operation.
The largest grants were $500,000 to Old Salem Museums and Gardens in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and $25,000 to Roanoke Island Historical Association in Manteo, North Carolina. Other grants included $15,000 to Palisades-Malibu YMCA and $10,000 to NC Coastal Federation. The remaining listed grants were $5,000 each, including awards to St Gerard House, American Red Cross, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Chrysalis, Mama Hill’s Help, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Slick Family Foundation is led by Phyllis S Cowell, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis S Cowell
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn C Ives
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Michelle P Cowell
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $76K (2024)
Steven L Wallen
Investment Manager & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana W Howard
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $144K, to Lynn C Ives (Vice President/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Slick Family Foundation
How much does Slick Family Foundation give each year?
Slick Family Foundation gave $585K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $665K across 10 grants.
What is Slick Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Slick Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $53,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Slick Family Foundation that year got $92K on average.
Where does Slick Family Foundation give grants?
Slick Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Slick Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Slick Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Slick Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Slick Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Old Salem Museums and Gardens ($500,000), Roanoke Island Historical Association ($25,000) and Palisades-Malibu YMCA ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Slick Family Foundation?
Slick Family Foundation reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $870K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $797K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Slick Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. St Gerard House describes its mission as helping people with autism and their families achieve meaningful outcomes through therapies, programs, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Slick Family Foundation?
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 Slick Family Foundation's EIN?
Slick Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1500854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Slick 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Slick Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/slick-family-foundation-morg_8af13a9c7ff7477c89c1629bf3eafab1
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