Small Lake Foundation
Small Lake Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $616K. Net investment income was $999K.
Small Lake Foundation at a glance
In short: Small Lake Foundation gave $616K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $616K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $615,705
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $615,705
- Median grant
- $615,705
- Total assets
- $22,062,360
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Small Lake Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($616K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Small Lake Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 48% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $616K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Albany, NY | Program Support | $615,705 |
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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 | $22,062,360 | $1,149,755 | $887,409 | $615,705 | 1 | $720,802 | $999,148 | $1,516,605 |
| 2023 | $21,679,284 | $38,748,274 | $46,998 | — | — | $12,028 | $562,205 | $627,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Small Lake Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Small Lake Foundation is led by Ginat W. Mirowski, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ginat W. Mirowski
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David C. Wintermeyer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doris F. Greenblatt
Head of Education
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Small Lake Foundation
How much does Small Lake Foundation give each year?
Small Lake Foundation gave $616K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Small Lake Foundation?
Small Lake Foundation reported $22.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $721K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Small Lake Foundation operate?
Small Lake Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Small Lake Foundation's EIN?
Small Lake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1733745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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