The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2006 by the late Cindy Silvian. Based in Melville, New York, the foundation operates as a grant-making organization dedicated to philanthropy. The foundation was established to honor the legacy of Slomo and Cindy Silvian, distinguished citizens of Long Beach, New York, who were known for their friendship, business leadership, civic-mindedness, and philanthropic contributions to their community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.1M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+0.4% YoY
Grant Count
113
-7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+8.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations working in the following priority areas:
- Education — Funding educational programs and initiatives
- Children's Welfare — Supporting organizations focused on children's welfare
- Medical Care — Funding programs that offer medical care services
- Medical Research — Supporting medical research initiatives and programs
- Jewish Philanthropic Endeavors — Supporting Jewish philanthropic organizations and causes
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grant-making follows a board-discretionary invitation process for full applications. Applications are accepted on a limited first-come basis, with the first 50 organizations allowed to apply each cycle. The foundation implements a distinctive rotational approach to grant-making, ensuring diverse organizations have opportunities for support while implementing mandatory break periods for repeat grantees to promote fairness in distribution.
Grant Range
$18,000–$20,000
Average Grant
$19,900–$22,500
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the United States, with particular focus on New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $39,089,766
- Total Giving: $2,244,500
- Total Revenue: $5,184,021
- Total Expenses: $3,611,546
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Giving Rate: 5.7% of assets
Historical Assets:
- 2023: $37.5 million
- 2022: $38.0 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,089,766 | $37,517,291 | $38,034,786 |
| Revenue | $5,184,021 | $3,001,086 | $1,479,352 |
| Expenses | $3,611,546 | $3,518,581 | $3,252,311 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,098,877 | $3,060,381 | $2,936,652 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,761,351 | $2,558,886 | $1,163,071 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,671,478 | $2,480,339 | $2,745,461 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Daniel S. Komansky — President, Chief Legal Officer
- Seth Grossman — Vice President, Treasurer, Director
- Alisa Hart — Second Vice President, Secretary, Director
The foundation operates with a staff of 2–3 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL S KOMANSKY | PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEGAL OFF | 40 | $359,654 |
| SETH GROSSMAN | VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 35 | $221,709 |
| ALISA HART | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, DIR. | 35 | $195,125 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
PAWS NY received funding from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation in 2025, reflecting the foundation's continued commitment to supporting diverse community initiatives.
PAWS NY Receives Funding from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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