Sylvan Family Foundation
Sylvan Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Island Park, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $997K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $52K.
Sylvan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sylvan Family Foundation gave $44K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,000
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,500
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $996,971
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (89% 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 Sylvan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 92ND Street Y ($10K). Together the top 8 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sylvan Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $45K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 92ND Street Y New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Donation | $7,000 |
| Alzelheimers Association Chicago, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| HSS Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Donation | $3,000 |
| MVP Miracle House Foundation Inc Freeport, NY | Donation | $3,000 |
| Community Mayors Inc Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $996,971 | $60,295 | $57,224 | $44,000 | 8 | $44,000 | $51,771 | $51,751 |
| 2023 | $943,326 | $48,563 | $53,392 | $41,000 | 7 | $41,000 | $42,082 | $47,678 |
| 2022 | $948,155 | $54,569 | $54,118 | $41,000 | 8 | $41,000 | $41,451 | $48,772 |
| 2021 | $949,577 | $55,234 | $58,625 | $45,000 | 8 | $45,000 | $41,609 | $53,926 |
| 2020 | $953,699 | $-363 | $47,750 | $37,000 | 9 | — | $31,777 | $47,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sylvan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sylvan Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward V Vrona Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leandro A Vaysman
Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Family Foundation
How much does Sylvan Family Foundation give each year?
Sylvan Family Foundation gave $44K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 7 grants.
What is Sylvan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sylvan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,500, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sylvan Family Foundation give grants?
Sylvan Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Sylvan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Sylvan Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants).
Who are Sylvan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sylvan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 92ND Street Y ($10,000), Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($10,000) and Jewish National Fund ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sylvan Family Foundation?
Sylvan Family Foundation reported $997K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (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.
What is Sylvan Family Foundation's EIN?
Sylvan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0901541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sylvan Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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