The Slason Foundation Inc
The Slason Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Southington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $2.
The Slason Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Slason Foundation Inc gave $11K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $10,720
- +2580.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,360
- +2580.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,360
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Slason Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Luke Catholic School ($5K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Slason Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 793% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2022) to $11K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke Catholic School Southington, CT | For general charitable use | $5,360 |
| SMMS St Mary Magdalen School Oakville, CT | For general charitable use | $5,360 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2 | $11,374 | $10,720 | 2 | $10,720 | $2 | $499 |
| 2022 | $11,372 | $1 | $570 | $400 | 2 | $400 | $1 | $574 |
| 2021 | $11,941 | $2 | $1,770 | $1,600 | 2 | $1,600 | $2 | $588 |
| 2020 | $13,709 | $4 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 2 | — | $4 | $705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Slason Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $499 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Slason Foundation Inc is led by Elissa Kerr, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elissa Kerr
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eugene F Slason
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eugene F Slason Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Slason Foundation Inc
How much does The Slason Foundation Inc give each year?
The Slason Foundation Inc gave $11K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $400 across 2 grants.
What is The Slason Foundation Inc?
The Slason Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Southington, CT.
Where does The Slason Foundation Inc operate?
The Slason Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
How much is The Slason Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Slason Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $499 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Slason Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Slason Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2867554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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