Slicker Enterprise Foundation
Slicker Enterprise Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $40,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Illinois, Texas, New York, and Maine.
Slicker Enterprise Foundation at a glance
In short: Slicker Enterprise Foundation gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,636
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,693,649
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Slicker Enterprise Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Slicker Enterprise Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International ($20K across 3 grants). Together the top 8 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed among recipients in Illinois (50% of grant dollars), Texas (45%), New York (2%), and Maine (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $60K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
Ready to take the next step with Slicker Enterprise Foundation?
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 | $1,693,649 | $50,545 | $111,287 | $40,000 | 11 | $95,968 | $43,830 | $88,439 |
| 2023 | $1,754,391 | $64,573 | $109,226 | $40,000 | 9 | $95,261 | $60,233 | $80,391 |
| 2022 | $1,799,044 | $-27,489 | $106,255 | $38,750 | 7 | $91,577 | $22,794 | $82,960 |
| 2021 | $1,932,788 | $1,997,597 | $67,559 | $60,000 | 8 | $67,549 | $36 | $7,849 |
| 2020 | $2,750 | $10,004 | $7,254 | — | — | — | $4 | $48 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The provided information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Texas Health Resources Foundation describes its mission as developing philanthropy and collaborative relationships to support programs and services offered by Texas Health Resources related entities. RTC Missions Inc. says it cares for and transforms the lives of children and families in underprivileged communities through Christian outreach, medical care, and sustainable community development. Faith Family Kids Inc. describes its work as educating and empowering children through an emphasis on academic standards, the fine arts, and civic responsibility. Dallas Rotary Club Foundation says it sponsors community service projects and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $40,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $18,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International for its Endowment Fund and $10,000 to Texas Health Resources Foundation for its Legacy and Gift Planning Fund. Other grants included $2,000 each to Faith Family Kids Inc. for its Explore 360 Fund and RTC Missions Inc. for its Kenya/Africa Fund.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joanne S Mulcahy as director, president, and treasurer; John K Slicker as director, secretary, and vice president; and William C Slicker as director and paid employee.
Slicker Enterprise Foundation is led by Joanne S Mulcahy, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanne S Mulcahy
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C Slicker
Director & Paid Employee
Director → Director & Paid Employee, 2023
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$36K (2022) → $36K (2024)
John K Slicker
Director, Secretary & Vice President
Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treas* → Director, Secretary & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 $36K, to William C Slicker (Dir, PAID EMPLOYEE).
Frequently asked questions about Slicker Enterprise Foundation
How much does Slicker Enterprise Foundation give each year?
Slicker Enterprise Foundation gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 9 grants.
What is Slicker Enterprise Foundation's typical grant size?
Slicker Enterprise Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Slicker Enterprise Foundation give grants?
Slicker Enterprise Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Arlington, TX (2 grants).
Does Slicker Enterprise Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Slicker Enterprise Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Slicker Enterprise Foundation's largest grantees?
Slicker Enterprise Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International ($20,000 across 3 grants), Texas Health Resources Foundation ($12,000 across 2 grants) and Faith Family Kids Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Slicker Enterprise Foundation?
Slicker Enterprise Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Slicker Enterprise Foundation fund?
The provided information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Slicker Enterprise Foundation?
Slicker Enterprise Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Slicker Enterprise Foundation's EIN?
Slicker Enterprise Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2913239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Slicker Enterprise 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Slicker Enterprise Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Slicker Enterprise Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Anne C & Joseph
Dallas, TX
The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, with 2025 grants totaling $140,000; grants ranged from $500 to $15,500, with a median of $5,000. It is based in Dallas, and its 2025 grants went mainly to organizations in Texas and California, with recipients in several other states. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$3.3M
Grants
23
Total Given
$140K
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust
Dallas, TX
The Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust funds arts, culture, humanities, and social services, with grants also supporting education, health, animal welfare, and children and families; it focuses on organizations operating in Tarrant County, Texas, and restricts eligibility to Texas organizations established before January 24, 1982. Its program description lists grants of $15,000–$40,000, though recent awards ranged from $15,000 to $1 million, with a $70,000 median. Application materials are listed, so unsolicited requests appear to be accepted.
Assets
$11.6M
Grants
25
Total Given
$4.1M
Rosemary Haggar Vaughan
Dallas, TX
This Dallas-based foundation supports religious, arts, educational, cultural, health, civic, and human-services work, with nearly all 2025 grant dollars going to Texas organizations. Its 29 grants ranged from $2,000 to $120,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and the filing describes application materials and a December 31 consideration deadline.
Assets
$3.6M
Grants
29
Total Given
$312K
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust
Dallas, TX
The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust funds medical research, education, fine arts, and other health and community programs, with particular interest in children and a preference for Dallas County and nearby North Texas counties. Its stated awards are typically $10,000–$100,000, with an average of $35,000, though 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $250,000. It offers an online application and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$38.9M
Grants
56
Total Given
$2.2M
Hillcrest Foundation
Dallas, TX
Hillcrest Foundation funds Texas charitable organizations working in education, health, and poverty relief, with most grants going to Dallas County and nearby communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $55,000. It accepts online applications and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$145.2M
Grants
84
Total Given
$8.0M
The Rosewood Foundation
Dallas, TX
The Rosewood Foundation supports arts, education, environmental conservation, healthcare, and poverty alleviation, primarily through program grants aimed at improving quality of life in the Dallas area. Its stated award range is $2,500–$10,000, and it funds only preselected organizations, not unsolicited requests.
Assets
$19K
Grants
3
Total Given
$6K
More similar funders
More Funders in Delaware
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Slicker Enterprise Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Slicker Enterprise Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?