The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation
The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atherton, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $647K.
The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation at a glance
In short: The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation gave $647K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $647K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $646,940
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $646,940
- Median grant
- $646,940
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($647K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $647K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | General Support | $646,940 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,525 | $674,223 | $646,940 | 1 | $6,888 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation is led by J. Sleeth, CEO on the 2020 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
J. Sleeth
CEO
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Sleeth
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D. Sleeth
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
K. Sleeth
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Sleeth
Secretary & CFO
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation
How much does The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation give each year?
The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation gave $647K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation operate?
The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation's EIN?
The Walter and Judith Sleeth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3342382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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