The Louis D Srybnik Foundation concentrates on community well‑being and social services, with a strong emphasis on supporting local safety‑net programs (via a large partnership with United Way) and repeated grants to organizations addressing addiction recovery, homelessness, and education access. It also funds targeted health research (dementia), arts‑in‑education for low‑income and special‑needs students, and a small strand of animal rescue. The foundation favors steady, repeat support to a handful of mission‑aligned organizations rather than one‑off, broad grantmaking.
Louis D Srybnik Foundation’s recent giving is marked by repeated support for United Way programs, including a $105,000 grant to United Way of West Palm Beach for the Graduate and Thrive Program and mentoring programs and another $105,000 grant to United Way of Fort Lauderdale for the United for Seniors program. That pattern points to a foundation that uses sizable program grants to back community-based services rather than scattershot philanthropy. Across the record provided, the foundation also funds early reading, youth mentoring, treatment and recovery, arts education, and limited medical research, while keeping a strong presence in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Virginia. Its work appears oriented toward practical support for people facing education gaps, addiction, homelessness, or age-related vulnerability. The grant list shows a mix of repeated awards to the same organizations and targeted one-time support for specific projects, with most awards clustered at the $10,000 level and a few larger commitments reaching $105,000. Named recipients include Eva’s Village, National Capital Trtmt & Rec (Phoenix House), Bard College, Young Audiences Inc, and Max Planck Florida Corporation.
Community education and family support are a visible thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $105,000 to United Way of Miami for the Youth Institute, the Early Childcare Partnership, and United Way Eden Place for family education, and it supported United Way of White Plains multiple times for the United2Read early reading program for underprivileged and second-language children. The foundation also backs higher-education pathways: Bard College received grants for scholarships and for 2-year college with high school programs for underserved students. Health and human-services funding is another clear lane. National Capital Trtmt & Rec (Phoenix House) received grants for drug and substance abuse treatment and recovery for adolescents and single mothers, while Eva’s Village was funded to serve people experiencing hunger, poverty, homelessness, and addiction. A smaller but consistent arts-and-access strand appears in grants to Young Audiences Inc for arts education in low-income districts and for students with special needs and second-language learners.
$175K
$6.9M
$268K
$665K
Most grants fall between $10K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
DARBY MACFARLANE TRAMONTI
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Concentrated and recurring: a large share of assets flows to a small number of repeat grantees (notably United Way), with multiple mid‑size grants to the same organizations across years. Funding is regionally focused with occasional national or out‑of‑state research partners; grants are programmatic and service‑oriented rather than broad capital investments.
Notable grantees: United Way, National Capital Treatment & Recovery (Phoenix House), Eva's Village, Bard College, Young Audiences Inc
Typical grant size is tightly centered at $10,000, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $15,000. The record shows repeat support across multiple years for several recipients, including United Way, Bard College, Eva’s Village, National Capital Trtmt & Rec, Young Audiences Inc, Max Planck Florida Corporation, and Bergen County Horse Rescue Inc. That repetition suggests an ongoing relationship model rather than one-off spot grants. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its grantmaking appears program-specific, with awards tied to named initiatives or service lines rather than unrestricted support.
Grant recipients are all in the US, and the foundation gives most often in New Jersey. New York-based recipients appear frequently as well, including White Plains and New York City, and Florida is another major destination with grants to West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Jupiter. Virginia is also represented through Arlington. In the recent-grants list, Paterson and Mahwah in New Jersey each appear more than once, alongside multiple awards to White Plains, New York.
The foundation funds community education and family support, early reading, youth mentoring, treatment and recovery, arts education, senior support, dementia research, and animal rescue. Recent grant purposes include family education at United Way of Miami, early reading at United Way of White Plains, and addiction recovery services at Eva’s Village.
Typical awards are $10,000, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $15,000. The recent record also includes larger commitments such as $105,000 grants to United Way of West Palm Beach and United Way of Fort Lauderdale.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including United Way, Bard College, Eva’s Village, National Capital Trtmt & Rec (Phoenix House), Young Audiences Inc, Max Planck Florida Corporation, and Bergen County Horse Rescue Inc. That pattern suggests recurring relationships rather than isolated gifts.
New Jersey is the top state by grant count. Recent recipients in the state include Bergen County Horse Rescue Inc in Mahwah and Eva’s Village in Paterson, while other frequent destinations include White Plains and New York City in New York, plus West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Jupiter in Florida.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $105,000 | 2025 | UNITED FOR SENIORS PROGRAM PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK SENIORS |
| YOUNG AUDIENCES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | NATIONAL ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING DISABILITIES AND SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS. |
| BERGEN COUNTY HORSE RESCUE INC | MAHWAH, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | HORSE RESCUE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS |
| EVA'S VILLAGE | PATERSON, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM HUNGER, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND ADDICTION |
| MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION | JUPITER, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | DEMENTIA MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| BARD COLLEGE | ANNANDALE ON HUDSON, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 2 YEAR COLLEGE WITH HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS |
| NATIONAL CAPITAL TRTMT & REC (PHOENIX HOUSE) | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & RECOVERY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND SINGLE MOTHERS |
| UNITED WAY | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | UNITED2READ EARLY READING PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SECOND LANGUAGE CHILDREN |
| UNITED WAY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $105,000 | 2024 | GRADUATE AND THRIVE PROGRAM AND MENTORING PROGRAMS |
| UNITED WAY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $105,000 | 2024 | GRADUATE AND THRIVE PROGRAM AND MENTORING PROGRAMS |
| UNITED WAY | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | UNITED2READ EARLY READING PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SECOND LANGUAGE CHILDREN |
| UNITED WAY | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | UNITED2READ EARLY READING PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SECOND LANGUAGE CHILDREN |
| BERGEN COUNTY HORSE RESCUE INC | MAHWAH, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | HORSE RESCUE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS |
| BARD COLLEGE | ANNANDALE ON HUDSON, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 2 YEAR COLLEGE WITH HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS |
| NATIONAL CAPITAL TRTMT & REC (PHOENIX HOUSE) | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & RECOVERY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND SINGLE MOTHERS |
| YOUNG AUDIENCES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | NATIONAL ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING DISABILITIES AND SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS. |
| NATIONAL CAPITAL TRTMT & REC (PHOENIX HOUSE) | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & RECOVERY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND SINGLE MOTHERS |
| BARD COLLEGE | ANNANDALE ON HUDSON, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 2 YEAR COLLEGE WITH HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS |
| MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION | JUPITER, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | DEMENTIA MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| YOUNG AUDIENCES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | NATIONAL ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING DISABILITIES AND SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS. |
| MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION | JUPITER, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | DEMENTIA MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| BERGEN COUNTY HORSE RESCUE INC | MAHWAH, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | HORSE RESCUE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS |
| EVA'S VILLAGE | PATERSON, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM HUNGER, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND ADDICTION |
| EVA'S VILLAGE | PATERSON, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM HUNGER, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND ADDICTION |
| UNITED WAY | MIAMI, FL | $105,000 | 2023 | THE YOUTH INSTITUTE, THE EARLY CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP, AND UNITED WAY EDEN PLACE FOR FAMILY EDUCATION |
| NATIONAL CAPITAL TRTMT & REC (PHOENIX HOUSE) | ARLINGTON, VA | $25,000 | 2023 | DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & RECOVERY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND SINGLE MOTHERS |
| UNITED WAY | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $17,500 | 2023 | UNITED2READ EARLY READING PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SECOND LANGUAGE CHILDREN |
| MAX PLANCK FLORIDA CORPORATION | JUPITER, FL | $10,000 | 2023 | DEMENTIA MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| BARD COLLEGE | ANNANDALE ON HUDSON, NY | $10,000 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 2 YEAR COLLEGE WITH HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS |
| YOUNG AUDIENCES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2023 | NATIONAL ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING DISABILITIES AND SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS. |
| BERGEN COUNTY HORSE RESCUE INC | MAHWAH, NJ | $10,000 | 2023 | HORSE RESCUE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS |
| EVA'S VILLAGE | PATERSON, NJ | $10,000 | 2023 | EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM HUNGER, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND ADDICTION |
UNITED FOR SENIORS PROGRAM PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK SENIORS
YOUNG AUDIENCES INC
$10,000NATIONAL ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING DISABILITIES AND SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS.
BERGEN COUNTY HORSE RESCUE INC
$10,000HORSE RESCUE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS
EVA'S VILLAGE
$10,000EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM HUNGER, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND ADDICTION
SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 2 YEAR COLLEGE WITH HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS
DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & RECOVERY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND SINGLE MOTHERS
UNITED2READ EARLY READING PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SECOND LANGUAGE CHILDREN
UNITED2READ EARLY READING PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SECOND LANGUAGE CHILDREN
UNITED2READ EARLY READING PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SECOND LANGUAGE CHILDREN
BERGEN COUNTY HORSE RESCUE INC
$10,000HORSE RESCUE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS
SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 2 YEAR COLLEGE WITH HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS
DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & RECOVERY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND SINGLE MOTHERS
YOUNG AUDIENCES INC
$10,000NATIONAL ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING DISABILITIES AND SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS.
DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & RECOVERY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND SINGLE MOTHERS
SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 2 YEAR COLLEGE WITH HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS
YOUNG AUDIENCES INC
$10,000NATIONAL ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING DISABILITIES AND SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS.
BERGEN COUNTY HORSE RESCUE INC
$10,000HORSE RESCUE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS
EVA'S VILLAGE
$10,000EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM HUNGER, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND ADDICTION
EVA'S VILLAGE
$10,000EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM HUNGER, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND ADDICTION
THE YOUTH INSTITUTE, THE EARLY CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP, AND UNITED WAY EDEN PLACE FOR FAMILY EDUCATION
DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT & RECOVERY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND SINGLE MOTHERS
UNITED2READ EARLY READING PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND SECOND LANGUAGE CHILDREN
SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 2 YEAR COLLEGE WITH HIGH SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS
YOUNG AUDIENCES INC
$10,000NATIONAL ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING DISABILITIES AND SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS.
BERGEN COUNTY HORSE RESCUE INC
$10,000HORSE RESCUE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS
EVA'S VILLAGE
$10,000EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM HUNGER, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND ADDICTION