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Wissner-Slivka Foundation is a private trust based in BELLEVUE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Lisa Wissner-Slivka. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $78K. Total assets have decreased from $4M in 2011 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Massachusetts. According to available records, Wissner-Slivka Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $710K, with a median grant of $28K. The foundation has distributed between $202K and $258K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K, with an average award of $51K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$105K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Wissner-Slivka Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, MA, RI.
Wissner-Slivka Foundation has distributed a total of $710K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $28K, with an average of $51K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K.
Wissner-Slivka Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wissner-Slivka Foundation is headquartered in BELLEVUE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin W Slivka | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Wissner-Slivka | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Max Slivka | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathaniel Slivka | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren Slivka | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$258K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$251K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$80K
Distribution Amount
$81K
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$710K
Average Grant
$51K
Median Grant
$28K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlake Hospital FoundationADVANCING CARE TOGETHER CAMPAIGN | Bellevue, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Kindering CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Bellevue, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Seattle Children'S FoundationSUPPORT OF JIM OLSEN LAB | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2022 |
| Peace FirstSUPPORT FOR YOUTH INVESTMENT FUND | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Jacques Pepin FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Barrington, RI | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of WashingtonENDOWED CHAIR / ED LAZOWSKA | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2021 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Bellevue, WA | $500 | 2021 |