Private foundation · EIN 33-0938918 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The James and Glenys Slavik Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $465K total, median $10K. 81% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$465K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 19 of 21 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oc Sheriff's Advisory CouncilSanta Ana, CATO support the mission of OC Sheriff's Department$100K
EdnovateLos Angeles, CATo help prepare first-generation, college-bound students to not only apply to college, but to thrive once they arrive$50K
Project Hope AllianceCosta Mesa, CATo provide support to end the cycle of homelessness - one child at a time$50K
Second Harvest Food Bank Orange CouIrvine, CATo meet the urgent and growing need for food across the community$50K
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CATo serve global communities before, during, and after disasters and humanitarian crisis strike$25K
Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CATo assist them in providing life-saving flights at no cost to passengers and their families$25K
American Red CrossWashington, DCTo be applied to wildfires in california in 2025$25K
Maui Food BankWailuku, HITo help family and neighbors facing hunger in their community with immediate relief and ongoing support through the long road to recovery$15K
Base 11Rancho Santa Fe, CATo provide stem education and ai opportunities to the underserved communities of the united states$10K
CASA for Children - Orange CountyOrange, CATo suppport the casa oc programs$10K
Unsilenced Project IncRancho Mission Viejo, CATo provide children free from institutional abuse$10K
Augie's Quest to Cure ALSDenver, COTo provide a cure for als (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and improve the lives of those affected by this devastating disease.$10K
Marine Reconnaissance FoundationEwa Beach, HIGeneral donation$10K
Hope Ignites Southern CaliforniaIrvine, CATo provide capable youth in need with the necessary resources to succeed$10K
Oc Professional Firefighters AssnTustin, CAOcpfa fallen fire fighters relief fund$10K
Families ForwardIrvine, CATo prevent and end family homelessness by providing access to housing and resources that create lasting stability$5,000
Kure ItIrvine, CATo fund current research to discover a cure for cancer$5,000
Oc Fire Authority-Benevolent AssociIrvine, CATo provide assistance during times of need to firefighters and other fire department personnel throughout orange county$5,000
Sherman Library GardensCorona del Mar, CATo further their mission to provide the public an oasis of inspiration, education, and appreciation of regional history, horticulture, and…$5,000

By state: California 17 · District of Columbia 1 · Hawaii 2 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

The James and Glenys Slavik Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of James D Slavik, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The James and Glenys Slavik Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The James and Glenys Slavik Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $465K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The James and Glenys Slavik Family Foundation give?

California (17 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Hawaii (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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