The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation
The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including arts and education, scholarships, human rights, medical research, and global policy.
The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation gave $770K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $770,087
- -58.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,746
- -50.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $784,531
- +47.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (15 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (72% 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 Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation
- 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: 21600 Oxnard Street 500, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (818) 587-3730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Los Angeles County Museum of Art ($271K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $633K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 200 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient states receiving the largest shares were Arizona (6%), Massachusetts (6%), New York (5%), and Nevada (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 29 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $740K (2020) to $1.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $770K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Art and Educational Support | $115,542 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation Palm Desert, CA | General & Educational Support | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Art and Educational Support | $100,000 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Human Rights Protection | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Medical & Research Support | $25,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc Boston, MA | General & Educational Support | $25,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Foxborough, MA | Human Rights Protection | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | Human Rights Protection | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Art and Educational Support | $25,000 |
| Pacific Council on International Policy Los Angeles, CA | Global Policy Development Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $784,531 | $1,953,362 | $801,627 | $770,087 | 39 | $770,087 | $843,790 | $35,078 |
| 2023 | $532,464 | $88,095 | $1,909,965 | $1,846,724 | 46 | $1,846,724 | $44,466 | $79,696 |
| 2022 | $2,349,166 | $-101,209 | $1,931,987 | $1,888,963 | 46 | $1,888,963 | $11,970 | $176,227 |
| 2021 | $4,382,362 | $5,776,520 | $1,897,218 | $1,849,725 | 34 | $1,849,725 | $153,030 | $37,616 |
| 2020 | $839,437 | $974,299 | $772,025 | $739,500 | 35 | — | $929,864 | $45,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and educational programs, scholarships, human rights protection, medical and research support, and global policy development.
The supported organizations describe their own work in varied ways. Desert Scholarship Foundation says it administers scholarship programs to create more opportunities for neighbors through education. The Pacific Council on International Policy describes itself as a nonpartisan membership organization that brings thought leaders together to discuss global issues and develop actionable solutions. Holocaust Museum LA says it teaches lessons from the Holocaust and their continuing relevance, and works to build empathy and counter antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred. Other 2024 grantees include Baby2Baby, which provides children in need with basic necessities; the Lynne Cohen Foundation, which works to fight ovarian cancer; and the Aspen Institute, which says it seeks to address societal challenges through dialogue, leadership, and action.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $770,087. Grant amounts ranged from $196 to $115,542, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $115,542 and $100,000 to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for art and educational support; $100,000 to Desert Scholarship Foundation for general and educational support; and $50,000 to ASU Foundation for human rights protection. Other grants included $25,000 each to Cleveland Clinic Foundation for medical and research support, Facing History and Ourselves for general and educational support, Foundation to Combat Antisemitism and Holocaust Museum LA for human rights protection, and Pacific Council on International Policy for global policy development support and general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harry E Sloan as president/CFO and Florence Sloan as secretary.
The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation is led by Harry E. Sloan, President & CFO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harry E. Sloan
President & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Florence Sloan
Secretary
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 The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation
How much does The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation give each year?
The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation gave $770K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 46 grants.
What is The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,746, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation give grants?
The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (6%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (17 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Harlan, IA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Art and Educational Support" (7 grants), "Youth Support" (5 grants) and "Medical & Research Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Los Angeles County Museum of Art ($271,005 across 5 grants), Desert Scholarship Foundation ($100,000) and ASU Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation?
The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation reported $785K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $770K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and educational programs, scholarships, human rights protection, medical and research support, and global policy development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation?
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 The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation's EIN?
The Harry and Florence Sloan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4256339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Harry and Florence Sloan 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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