Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn
Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn is a private foundation based in Cresskill, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $307,350 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New Jersey.
Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn at a glance
In short: Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn gave $307K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New Jersey. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $307,350
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,806
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,235
- Total assets
- $4,092,943
- +10.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (91% 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 Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 450, Cresskill, NJ 07626
Phone: (973) 725-7919
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Englewood Health Foundation ($170K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 156 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 9% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $221K (2023) to $307K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood Health Foundation Englewood, NJ | General | $50,000 |
| Englewood Health Foundation Englewood, NJ | General | $30,000 |
| Amy and Mark Shirvan Family Foundat Demarest, NJ | General | $30,000 |
| Englewood Health Foundation Englewood, NJ | General | $30,000 |
| Englewood Health Foundation Englewood, NJ | General | $30,000 |
| Englewood Health Foundation Englewood, NJ | General | $30,000 |
| New Jersey Y Camps Fairfield, NJ | General | $25,000 |
| Jewish Home Rehabilitation Rockleigh, NJ | General | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern New J Paramus, NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Home Foundation of North JER Rockleigh, NJ | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,092,943 | $786,674 | $403,957 | $307,350 | 24 | $307,350 | $716,289 | $318,240 |
| 2023 | $3,712,396 | $370,080 | $300,564 | $220,698 | 28 | $220,698 | $311,776 | $273,262 |
| 2022 | $3,640,794 | $77,728 | $374,036 | $284,593 | 37 | $284,593 | $58,041 | $277,927 |
| 2021 | $3,899,613 | $828,025 | $372,717 | $285,412 | 41 | $285,412 | $761,949 | $298,646 |
| 2020 | $3,425,221 | $216,956 | $310,491 | $248,557 | 26 | — | $236,598 | $233,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn reported a distributable amount of $318K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations including Englewood Health Foundation, New Jersey Y Camps, Jewish Home Rehabilitation, Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, and American Technion Society.
The Anti-Defamation League, which received $2,500 in 2024, describes its mission as combating antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $307,350. Grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median grant of $7,235.
Among its largest listed awards were $50,000 and four separate grants of $30,000 to Englewood Health Foundation; $30,000 to Amy and Mark Shirvan Family Foundation; $25,000 to New Jersey Y Camps; and $20,000 to Jewish Home Rehabilitation. Other listed recipients included Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey ($10,000), Jewish Home Foundation of North Jersey ($10,000), and American Technion Society ($9,530 and $9,470).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stanley Shirvan, Amy Shirvan, Mark Shirvan, Randi Chung, and Leigh Helfenbein as directors.
Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leigh Helfenbein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Mark Shirvan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Randi Chung
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Amy Shirvan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2024)
Stanley Shirvan
Director
On filings since 2020
3 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 $5K, to Amy Shirvan (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn
How much does Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn give each year?
Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn gave $307K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $221K across 28 grants.
What is Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn's typical grant size?
Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $7,235, and its average grant was $12,806, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn that year got $10K on average.
Where does Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn give grants?
Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn gives mostly in New Jersey: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tenafly, NJ (7 grants), Englewood, NJ (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Rockleigh, NJ (2 grants).
Does Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn's largest grantees?
Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Englewood Health Foundation ($170,000 across 5 grants), Amy and Mark Shirvan Family Foundat ($30,000) and New Jersey Y Camps ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn?
Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $318K (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 does Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations including Englewood Health Foundation, New Jersey Y Camps, Jewish Home Rehabilitation, Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, and American Technion Society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn's EIN?
Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3140652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sylvia & Stanley Shirvan Fdn 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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