The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation
THE ERIC SLOVIN PRIVATE CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all listed with a purpose of general support.
The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation gave $150K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,377
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,531
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,349
- Total assets
- $1,565,189
- -6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% 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 The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Hicks Street 7S, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (212) 588-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lagurdia Community College Foundation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 46 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 17% to recipients in Connecticut. California accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $115K (2022) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lagurdia Community College Foundation Long Island City, NY | General Support | $35,000 |
| CASA-NYC New York, NY | General Support | $30,110 |
| Brooklyn Library Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,350 |
| St Ann's School Brooklyn Heights, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University Giving Middletown, CT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Childrensaidnyc New York, NY | General Support | $5,150 |
| Winnakke Land Trust Rhinebeck, NY | General Support | $1,547 |
| The Workers Circle New York, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
| The Service Collective Brooklyn Heights, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Givergy Inc New York, NY | General Support | $520 |
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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 | $1,565,189 | $51,620 | $154,352 | $150,377 | 12 | $152,647 | $50,930 | $140,163 |
| 2023 | $1,667,921 | $65,999 | $127,612 | $126,030 | 11 | $126,280 | $65,367 | $124,472 |
| 2022 | $1,729,534 | $40,489 | $127,575 | $115,000 | 7 | $115,000 | $28,989 | $126,035 |
| 2021 | $1,816,620 | $35,751 | $134,128 | $133,100 | 6 | $133,100 | $34,723 | $136,987 |
| 2020 | $1,914,997 | $40,498 | $128,182 | $127,453 | 10 | — | $39,769 | $114,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $150,377. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $35,000, with a median of $3,348. Larger grants included $35,000 to LaGuardia Community College Foundation, $30,110 to CASA-NYC, $25,350 to Brooklyn Library, $25,000 to St Ann’s School, and $25,000 to Wesleyan University Giving. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Slovin and Amy Slovin as trustees.
The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Slovin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Slovin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation
How much does The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation gave $150K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 11 grants.
What is The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,349, and its average grant was $12,531, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Brooklyn Heights, NY (2 grants).
Does The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lagurdia Community College Foundation ($35,000), CASA-NYC ($30,110) and Brooklyn Library ($25,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation?
The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Eric Slovin Private Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7121170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Eric Slovin Private Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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