The Slater Foundation
The Slater Foundation is a private foundation based in East Meadow, New York. Its 2022 filing reports 11 grants totaling $242,930. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Slater Foundation at a glance
In short: The Slater Foundation gave $243K across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $22K), top state Massachusetts. 55% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $242,930
- +1329.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $22,085
- +809.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (41% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Slater Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2021 final return that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This describes the policy stated on that filing and is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Hummel Butler 655 Evelyn Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Slater Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was WGBH Educational Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (41%), New York (28%), Rhode Island (21%), and Washington, DC (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Slater Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 45% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $243K (2022). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WGBH Educational Foundation Brighton, MA | Childrens Education | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Hampshire College Amherst, MA | Educational | $45,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Res New York, NY | Medical Research | $30,000 |
| Jonneycake Center of Peace Wakefield, RI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Thuudermist Health Center Warwick, RI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rockefeller University New York, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| First Congregational Church East Longmeadow, MA | Reilgious | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $998 | $245,261 | $242,930 | 11 | $245,140 | $998 | $6,001 |
| 2021 | $244,263 | $8,737 | $20,397 | $17,000 | 7 | — | $8,737 | $12,196 |
| 2020 | $255,923 | $8,869 | $13,557 | $11,360 | 4 | — | $8,869 | $12,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Slater Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to educational, medical research, charitable, and religious recipients. Among the grantees, WGBH Educational Foundation describes its mission as enriching people’s lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain. ONE TO WORLD INC says it advances global cooperation and intercultural understanding through face-to-face experiences among local communities, international students, and Fulbright Scholars.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $242,930. Grant amounts ranged from $2,930 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to WGBH Educational Foundation, $45,000 to Trustees of Hampshire College, and $30,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Res. Other recipients included Jonneycake Center of Peace, Thuudermist Health Center, Jane Goodall Institute, Rockefeller University, Metropolitan Opera, UNICEF, First Congregational Church, and ONE TO WORLD.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jacqueline Slater is listed as trustee on the 2022 filing.
The Slater Foundation is led by Jacqueline Slater, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jacqueline Slater
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Slater Foundation
How much does The Slater Foundation give each year?
The Slater Foundation gave $243K across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $17K across 7 grants.
What is The Slater Foundation's typical grant size?
The Slater Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $25,000, and its average grant was $22,085, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Slater Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Slater Foundation give grants?
The Slater Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Rhode Island (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Slater Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Slater Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Slater Foundation's largest grantees?
The Slater Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include WGBH Educational Foundation ($50,000), Trustees of Hampshire College ($45,000) and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Res ($30,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Slater Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to educational, medical research, charitable, and religious recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Slater Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2021 final return that it made 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 ↑
How much is The Slater Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Slater Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Slater Foundation's EIN?
The Slater Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7237697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Slater Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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