SylvanLaureate Foundation Inc
Total Given 2016–2021
$11.7M
225 grants · $1.9M avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$25K
grant size
48%
supporter · 49/102 multi-year
repeat
$29K
Assets · 2021
102
Distinct recipients
About
The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending October 31, 2021, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income in complete liquidation. The Foundation filed the attached Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State of Maryland on February 16, 2021. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
8008391754
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2.3M | $6.0M | $450K | 64 |
| 2017 | $2.2M | $6.8M | $2.5M | 67 |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $5.1M | $521K | 43 |
| 2019 | N/A | $4.9M | $387K | N/A |
| 2020 | $5.6M | $29K | $1.7M | 50 |
| 2021 | $9K | $0 | $1K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 225 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$52K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$1.3M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Becker | Pres, Trustee | — |
| R Christopher Hoehn-Saric | First VP, Trustee | — |
| B Lee McGee | Trustee | — |
| Eilif Serck-Hanssen | Treas | — |
| Robert W Zentz | Second VP, Sec | — |
Grants Awarded (225 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $1,284,008 | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $1,100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | BALTIMORE, MD | $1,000,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| BALTIMORE CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $950,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $667,893 | 2017 YouthActionNet Program | 2017 |
| INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $667,893 | 2017 YouthActionNet Program | 2017 |
| INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $500,000 | 2018 YouthActionNet Program | 2018 |
| INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $500,000 | 2018 YouthActionNet Program | 2018 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION INC | ADELPHI, MD | $250,000 | University of Maryland Baltimore County | 2020 |
| BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $150,000 | Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's OrchKids Fund | 2020 |
| THE RICHARD W RILEY INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT POLI | GREENVILLE, SC | $150,000 | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF GEORGETOWN COLLEGE FOR | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | Center for Social Justice Program | 2020 |
| BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $105,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL MARYLA | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| BALTIMORE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FDN INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| RYAN BANKS ACADEMY | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL SYSTEM CORPORATION | LINTHICUM, MD | $75,000 | The Becker Family and Sylvan/Laureate Foundation fund to Combat Hematologic Cancers | 2020 |
| LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $75,000 | Inspired to Serve Program | 2020 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | BALTIMORE, MD | $75,000 | the Department of medicine John N. Aucott, MD's Research fund and Institute of Genetic Medicine Harry C. Dietz,... | 2020 |
| BALTIMORE CORPS INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |