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    Stanley and Jolene Sloter Family Foundation

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    ARLINGTON, VA7035277500EIN: 45-65420643 filings on record

    About Stanley and Jolene Sloter Family Foundation

    The Stanley and Jolene Sloter Family Foundation is primarily an education-focused funder that concentrates significant grants on K–12 improvement, charter school networks, and local education advocacy in the Washington, D.C. area. They also make targeted investments in career/professional success programs and occasional community/religious organizations, typically via multi-grant relationships with a small set of organizations.

    Focus Areas

    K–12 school improvement and charter school networks (e.g., Rocketship Education)District-level education advocacy and reform in the Washington, D.C. area (e.g., Education Forward DC, CityBridge Education)Youth-to-career and professional success programming (e.g., Path North)Local church-based community programs and events (e.g., Concord - St Andrews UMC)

    Who They Fund

    students (K-12 and/or postsecondary)under-resourced individuals/learnerseducators and school stafforganized group members (e.g., clubs, community groups)

    About Stanley and Jolene Sloter Family Foundation

    The Stanley and Jolene Sloter Family Foundation repeatedly backs education organizations in Washington, D.C. and beyond, with large grants to charter-school and district-reform groups alongside smaller awards for research, career success, and school-based programs. One of the clearest signals in the recent record is its support for Rocketship Education, which received $120,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025 for educational initiatives. The foundation also funded City Bridge Education at $105,000 in 2023, followed by $100,000 grants in 2024 and 2025, showing continued support for local education advocacy. Education Forward DC appears in the same pattern with major awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Beyond core education work, the foundation has made grants to Teach for America, Path North, and The Urban Institute, pointing to interest in teacher support, professional success, and education research. Its portfolio includes both large multi-year commitments and smaller targeted grants, all within the U.S.

    What Stanley and Jolene Sloter Family Foundation Funds

    K–12 school improvement is a central theme. Rocketship Education received $120,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025 for educational initiatives, indicating sustained support for school network work. District-level advocacy is another recurring area: City Bridge Education received $105,000 in 2023 and $100,000 in 2024 and 2025, while Education Forward DC received $100,000 in 2023 and 2024 and $100,000 in 2025. The foundation also funds career and professional success programming. Path North received $81,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $25,000 in 2025 for professional success and group member initiatives. Research and field support show up as well, including $25,000 to The Urban Institute in 2025 for educational research.

    How Stanley and Jolene Sloter Family Foundation Gives

    The typical grant size sits at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $24,000 at the median, and $85,750 at the 75th percentile. The recent record shows both recurring support and one-off awards: several organizations appear in multiple years, including Rocketship Education, City Bridge Education, Education Forward DC, Path North, Teach for America, and Communities in School Nova. The foundation is classified as a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Grantmaking appears to favor project- and program-based support, with purposes tied to educational initiatives, professional success, research, events, and specific school-improvement efforts.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $1.3M

    Total Assets

    $8M

    Total Revenue

    $2.3M

    Total Expenses

    $466K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $5K and $86K, with a median of $24K.

    25th Percentile

    $5K

    Median

    $24K

    75th Percentile

    $86K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional7 states funded

    About 13% of grants go to recipients in DC.

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    Giving Approach

    Concentrated giving: relatively few, large grants split across repeat grantees. Funds are often directed to program support for established education organizations with multiple commitments over time, supplemented by occasional community/church support.

    Funding Style

    program and events supportproject-based grantsresearch fundingindividual-level support (scholarships/grants)

    Notable grantees: Education Forward DC, Rocketship Education, CityBridge Education, Path North, Concord - St Andrews United Methodist Church

    Topics

    general educational initiativesprofessional development / career readinesseducational researchclassroom modernization / learning environment designdropout prevention / student retentionsports and athletics programssupport for under-resourced learners

    Where Stanley and Jolene Sloter Family Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is concentrated in the District of Columbia and nearby parts of the region. Washington, DC appears most often among recipient locations, including City Bridge Education, Teach for America, The Urban Institute, and Pave. Alexandria, VA also appears multiple times through Education Forward DC and Communities in School Nova. Outside the immediate DC area, Redwood City, CA shows up through Rocketship Education, and Boston, MA through Bellwether Education Partners and Education Pioneers. All recent grants in the list went to U.S. recipients.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley and Jolene Sloter Family Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does the foundation fund most often?

    The foundation most often funds education organizations, especially K–12 school improvement groups, charter school networks, and District of Columbia education advocacy organizations. Recent grants also include career-success programming, education research, dropout prevention, and a few community or event-based awards.

    Does the foundation support the same organizations in multiple years?

    Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Rocketship Education, City Bridge Education, Education Forward DC, Path North, Teach for America, and Communities in School Nova. The pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time grants for some grantees.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The foundation’s typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $24,000 at the median, and $85,750 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards range from smaller $3,500 and $5,000 grants to six-figure grants such as $120,000 and $100,000.

    Where do most grants go geographically?

    Most grants go to recipients in Washington, DC, which is the top state-level giving location in the data. Alexandria, VA is another recurring recipient location, and the broader recent record also includes grants to organizations in Redwood City, CA and Boston, MA.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    ROCKETSHIP EDUCATIONREDWOOD CITY, CA$100,0002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    EDUCATION FORWARD DCWASHINGTON, DC$100,0002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    CITYBRIDGE EDUCATIONWASHINGTON, DC$100,0002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    TEACH FOR AMERICAWASHINGTON, DC$45,7002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    THE URBAN INSTITUTEWASHINGTON, DC$25,0002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH.
    PATH NORTHWASHINGTON, DC$25,0002025TO SUPPORT GROUP MEMBER INITIATIVES.
    BELLWETHER EDUCATION PARTNERS INCBOSTON, MA$10,0002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    CHANGE SUMMERNEW YORK, NY$7,0002025TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS.
    ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATIONWASHINGTON, DC$5,0002025TO SUPPORT RESEARCH ADVANCEMENTS.
    EDUCATION PIONEERSBOSTON, MA$5,0002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS NOVAALEXANDRIA, VA$5,0002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    PAVEWASHINGTON, DC$5,0002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    GET IN THE GAMEWINSTONSALEM, NC$1,0002025TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    ROCKETSHIP EDUCATIONREDWOOD CITY, CA$120,0002024TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    EDUCATION FORWARD DCWASHINGON, DC$100,0002024TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    CITY BRIDGE EDUCATIONWASHINGTON, DC$100,0002024TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    PATH NORTHWASHINGTON, DC$50,0002024TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.
    TEACH FOR AMERICA DC REGION (TFA)WASHINGTON, DC$28,0702024TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIESWASHINGTON, DC$23,0002024TO SUPPORT SPORTS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.
    MODERN CLASSROOMS PROJECT INCWASHINGTON, DC$15,0002024TO SUPPORT DESIGNING MODERN CLASSROOMS.
    EDUCATION PIONEERS INCBOSTON, MA$10,0002024TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    PAVEWASHINGTON, DC$5,0002024TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL NOVAALEXANDRIA, VA$5,0002024TO SUPPORT DROP OUT PREVENTION INITIATIVES.
    CHANGE SUMMERNEW YORK, NY$1,0002024TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS.
    CITY BRIDGE EDUCATIONWASHINGTON, DC$105,0002023TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    EDUCATION FORWARD DCALEXANDRIA, VA$100,0002023TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    PATH NORTHWASHINGTON, DC$81,0002023TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.
    CONCORD - ST ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHBETHESDA, MD$50,0002023TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.
    THE URBAN INSTITUTEWASHINGTON, DC$25,0002023TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.
    TEACH FOR AMERICA DC REGION (TFA)WASHINGTON, DC$19,1502023TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    THE MODERN CLASS ROOMS PROJECTWASHINGTON, DC$15,0002023TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL NOVAALEXANDRIA, VA$3,5002023TO SUPPORT DROP OUT PREVENTION INITIATIVES.

    ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION

    $100,000
    REDWOOD CITY, CA2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    EDUCATION FORWARD DC

    $100,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    CITYBRIDGE EDUCATION

    $100,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    TEACH FOR AMERICA

    $45,700
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    THE URBAN INSTITUTE

    $25,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH.

    PATH NORTH

    $25,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    TO SUPPORT GROUP MEMBER INITIATIVES.

    BELLWETHER EDUCATION PARTNERS INC

    $10,000
    BOSTON, MA2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    CHANGE SUMMER

    $7,000
    NEW YORK, NY2025

    TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS.

    ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

    $5,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    TO SUPPORT RESEARCH ADVANCEMENTS.

    EDUCATION PIONEERS

    $5,000
    BOSTON, MA2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS NOVA

    $5,000
    ALEXANDRIA, VA2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    PAVE

    $5,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    GET IN THE GAME

    $1,000
    WINSTONSALEM, NC2025

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION

    $120,000
    REDWOOD CITY, CA2024

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    EDUCATION FORWARD DC

    $100,000
    WASHINGON, DC2024

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    CITY BRIDGE EDUCATION

    $100,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2024

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    PATH NORTH

    $50,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2024

    TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.

    TEACH FOR AMERICA DC REGION (TFA)

    $28,070
    WASHINGTON, DC2024

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES

    $23,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2024

    TO SUPPORT SPORTS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.

    MODERN CLASSROOMS PROJECT INC

    $15,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2024

    TO SUPPORT DESIGNING MODERN CLASSROOMS.

    EDUCATION PIONEERS INC

    $10,000
    BOSTON, MA2024

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    PAVE

    $5,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2024

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL NOVA

    $5,000
    ALEXANDRIA, VA2024

    TO SUPPORT DROP OUT PREVENTION INITIATIVES.

    CHANGE SUMMER

    $1,000
    NEW YORK, NY2024

    TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS.

    CITY BRIDGE EDUCATION

    $105,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2023

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    EDUCATION FORWARD DC

    $100,000
    ALEXANDRIA, VA2023

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    PATH NORTH

    $81,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2023

    TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.

    CONCORD - ST ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

    $50,000
    BETHESDA, MD2023

    TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.

    THE URBAN INSTITUTE

    $25,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2023

    TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.

    TEACH FOR AMERICA DC REGION (TFA)

    $19,150
    WASHINGTON, DC2023

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    THE MODERN CLASS ROOMS PROJECT

    $15,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2023

    TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.

    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL NOVA

    $3,500
    ALEXANDRIA, VA2023

    TO SUPPORT DROP OUT PREVENTION INITIATIVES.