The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Melville, New York. Established by the late Cindy Silvian, it began making grants in 2008 and supports organizations working in education, children’s welfare, medical care, medical research, and Jewish philanthropic endeavors.
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation gave $2.2M across 113 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,244,500
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 113
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,863
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $39,089,766
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (30 of 112, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% 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 Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its grant application is by invitation only, and it considers Preliminary Inquiries when deciding which organizations to invite to apply. For the 2026 program, the foundation says all 50 available Preliminary Inquiry spots have been filled and the system is closed to submissions. Each organization may submit only one Preliminary Inquiry. Organizations seeking consideration must meet the stated eligibility criteria; the foundation also says it does not make grants to foreign organizations through U.S. fiscal intermediaries or fiscal sponsors. Foreign organizations must be registered with the IRS.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 Broadhollow Road 304, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (631) 923-0261
Website: https://silvianfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation
Who The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Co Lab Theater Group Inc ($36K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
606 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 596 grants of 606 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients accounted for 58% of grant dollars, followed by New Jersey at 12%, North Carolina at 6%, Florida at 5%, and Maryland at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 113 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 112 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 $2.2M (2022) to $2.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 113 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | Education | $35,000 |
| Friends of Yashar L'chayal E Brunswick, NJ | Jewish Philanthropy | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Raleigh, NC | Children's Welfare | $34,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Medical Care | $31,000 |
| Survivor Mitzvah Project Los Angeles, CA | Jewish Philanthropy | $30,000 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | Jewish Philanthropy | $28,500 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc Teaneck, NJ | Jewish Philanthropy | $27,500 |
| Community Security Services Woodbury, NY | Jewish Philanthropy | $27,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Children's Welfare | $25,500 |
| Leading Edge Productions Chestnut Hill, MA | Education | $25,500 |
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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 | $39,089,766 | $5,184,021 | $3,611,546 | $2,244,500 | 113 | $3,098,877 | $4,761,351 | $2,671,478 |
| 2023 | $37,517,291 | $3,001,086 | $3,518,581 | $2,236,000 | 122 | $3,060,381 | $2,558,886 | $2,480,339 |
| 2022 | $38,034,786 | $1,479,352 | $3,252,311 | $2,212,750 | 111 | $2,936,652 | $1,163,071 | $2,745,461 |
| 2021 | $39,807,745 | $2,244,473 | $3,298,046 | $2,396,360 | 128 | $2,989,902 | $1,797,710 | $2,940,652 |
| 2020 | $40,861,318 | $4,189,016 | $3,439,653 | $2,611,988 | 132 | — | $3,986,324 | $2,543,535 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M 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 foundation makes grants to organizations operating in one or more of these subject areas: education, children’s welfare, medical care, medical research, and Jewish philanthropic endeavors. Recipients must be tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and described in Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2).
Examples of grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. The Anti-Defamation League describes its work as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing justice and fair treatment for all. Friends of Yashar L’Chayal says it raises funds for projects in Israel that assist people experiencing poverty or physical or mental challenges. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina describes its work as nourishing people, building solutions, and empowering communities. Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, with most of its support focused on United Hatzalah of Israel.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 113 grants totaling $2,244,500. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $20,000. The foundation’s website separately reports that its 2024 grant program approved $2,432,900 for more than 110 organizations.
Among the largest grants reported for 2024 were $35,000 to the Anti-Defamation League and $35,000 to Friends of Yashar L’Chayal; $34,000 to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina; $31,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah; and $30,000 to the Survivor Mitzvah Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel S. Komansky as president and chief legal officer; Seth Grossman as vice president, treasurer, and director; and Alisa Hart as second vice president, secretary, and director.
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation is led by Daniel S. Komansky, President & Chief Legal Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel S. Komansky
President & Chief Legal Officer
President, Treasurer & Chief Legal Officer → President & Chief Legal Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$278K (2020) → $360K (2024)
Alisa Hart
Second Vice President, Secretary & Director
Director → Second Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$77K (2022) → $195K (2024)
Seth Grossman
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Director → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $222K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $360K, to Daniel S Komansky (President, Chief Legal Off). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation
How much does The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation give each year?
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation gave $2.2M across 113 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 122 grants.
What is The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,863, across 113 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation give grants?
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (12%) and North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Brooklyn, NY (12 grants), Raleigh, NC (6 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (6 grants).
Does The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 113 grants with a stated purpose on The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (49 grants), "Jewish Philanthropy" (24 grants) and "Children's Welfare" (22 grants).
Who are The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation's largest grantees?
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Co Lab Theater Group Inc ($35,500 across 2 grants), Anti Defamation League ($35,000) and Friends of Yashar L'chayal ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 5% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation?
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation reported $39.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation fund?
The foundation makes grants to organizations operating in one or more of these subject areas: education, children’s welfare, medical care, medical research, and Jewish philanthropic endeavors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation's EIN?
The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2037021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Slomo and Cindy Silvian 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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