The Sylvania Foundation
EIN 251529599 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$100K
28 grants · $11K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$500
typical micro grants · $238–$3K
grant size
14%
transactional · 3/22 multi-year
repeat
$4.1M
Assets (2024)
22
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
NATALIE M FERENCE
Phone
(724) 287-6222
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED TO ANY OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD MEMBERS.
Restrictions
CHARITABLE GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO GRANTS SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATION'S ONGOING MISSION OF PROMOTING WILDLIFE SANTUARIES TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL/RECREATIONAL PLATFORMS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $100 | $799K | $89K | 1 |
| 2017 | $11K | $2.3M | $2.2M | 3 |
| 2018 | $20K | $3.3M | $176K | 2 |
| 2020 | $41K | $3.4M | $133K | 6 |
| 2021 | $500 | $3.7M | $256K | 1 |
| 2022 | $2K | $3.7M | $300K | 4 |
| 2023 | $19K | $3.9M | $162K | 7 |
| 2024 | $6K | $4.1M | $320K | 4 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 28 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$238
Median
$500
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$3K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (28 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Farm Show | Butler, PA | $20,000 | FARM SHOW DONATION | 2018 |
| His Kids Christian School | Butler, PA | $20,000 | HIS KIDS PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Glade Run Lake Conservancy | Valencia, PA | $20,000 | DONATION | 2020 |
| His Kids Christian School | Butler, PA | $10,000 | DONATION TO COMPLETE ONGOING PROJECTS | 2023 |
| Penn Christian Academy | Butler, PA | $10,000 | Science Lab equipment | 2017 |
| Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation Inc | Butler, PA | $5,000 | DONATION FOR THE KIDS WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Penn'S Mens | Renfrew, PA | $3,500 | DONATION | 2024 |
| Girl Scout Troop 52924 | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,000 | DONATION FOR TROOP TRIP | 2023 |
| Extension Office Special Account | University Park, PA | $1,000 | DONATION | 2024 |
| Ffa Scholarship Foundation | Boyers, PA | $1,000 | DONATION | 2024 |
| Brother'S Brother Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,000 | DONATION TO HELP UKRAINE | 2022 |
| West Sunbry Volunteer Fire Department | West Sunbury, PA | $500 | FIRE CONTROL | 2018 |
| West Sunbry Volunteer Fire Department | West Sunbury, PA | $500 | FIRE CONTROL | 2020 |
| West Sunbry Volunteer Fire Department | West Sunbury, PA | $500 | FIRE CONTROL | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | DONATION IN MEMORY OF RON SEEZOX | 2023 |
| West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Dept | West Sunbury, PA | $500 | DONATION | 2023 |
| West Sunbury Vfd | West Sunbury, PA | $500 | DONATION | 2024 |
| Bams | West Sunbury, PA | $500 | Veterans Picnic | 2017 |
| West Sunbry Volunteer Fire Dept | West Sunbury, PA | $500 | Fire Control | 2017 |
| West Sunbry Volunteer Fire Department | West Sunbury, PA | $500 | FIRE CONTROL | 2022 |
| St Faustina Parish | Slippery Rock, PA | $250 | DONATION FOR WEST SUNBURY FIRE VICTIMS | 2022 |
| Sisters in Christ | Leechburg, PA | $200 | DONATION | 2022 |
| Blind Association of Butler | Butler, PA | $100 | IN MEMORY OF RAY MEKIS | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | $100 | MEMORIAL FOR DAVID RIMER | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | $100 | IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM DELLICH | 2020 |
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