Slicker Enterprise Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 85-2913239

Slicker Enterprise Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $44K.

Key facts about Slicker Enterprise Foundation

EIN: 85-2913239
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $40,000
Grants made (2024): 11
Average grant: $3,636
Median grant: $1,000
Total assets: $1,693,649
Primary geography: Illinois (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Slicker Enterprise Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Slicker Enterprise Foundation's 11 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (50%) and Texas (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Arlington, TX (2 grants). 36% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Slicker Enterprise Foundation gives

Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

-3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

+22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-18.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Slicker Enterprise Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Slicker Enterprise Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $20K (50%)

Texas $18K (45%)

New York $1K (3%)

Maine $1K (3%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Maine New York Texas

Cities

ChicagoArlingtonDallasDesotoWest PointEtnaEvanstonWaxahachieGarland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,693,649	$1,754,391	$1,799,044
Revenue	$50,545	$64,573	$-27,489
Expenses	$111,287	$109,226	$106,255
Qualifying Distributions	$95,968	$95,261	$91,577
Net Investment Income	$43,830	$60,233	$22,794
Distributable Amount	$88,439	$80,391	$82,960

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

35 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International ($20,000 across 3 grants), Texas Health Resources Foundation ($12,000 across 2 grants), Faith Family Kids Inc ($2,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Chicago, IL	Endowment Fund	$18,000
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES FOUNDATION Arlington, TX	Legacy and Gift Planning Fund	$10,000
FAITH FAMILY KIDS INC Desoto, TX	Explore 360 Fund	$2,000
RTC MISSIONS INC Waxahachie, TX	Kenya/Africa Fund	$2,000
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES FOUNDATION Arlington, TX	General & Unrestricted	$2,000
ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES OF THE UNITED STATES MILI West Point, NY	Superintendent's Annual Fund	$1,000
DALLAS ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION Dallas, TX	President's Fund	$1,000
Etna-Dixmont School Etna, ME	General & Unrestricted	$1,000
FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES OF GARLAND INC Garland, TX	The Friendship House	$1,000
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Chicago, IL	Annual Fund	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Joanne S Mulcahy	Dir, Pres, Treas	1	—
John K Slicker	Dir, Sec, VP	1	—
William C Slicker	Dir, PAID EMPLOYEE	33	$36,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slicker Enterprise Foundation?

Slicker Enterprise Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Slicker Enterprise Foundation?

As of 2024, Slicker Enterprise Foundation holds $1.7M in total assets with $51K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $40K in 2024.

Where does Slicker Enterprise Foundation operate?

Slicker Enterprise Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Maine, New York, Texas.

What size grants does Slicker Enterprise Foundation award?

In 2024, Slicker Enterprise Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Slicker Enterprise Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Slicker Enterprise Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.