Silent Partner Grants
Preselected recipients only
Silent Partner Grants is a private foundation in San Marino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $501,075. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$501,075
- Assets$67.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 41 | $61.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 32 | $67.4 million |
How to apply
Silent Partner Grants says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Silent Partner Grants funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $782,400 |
| New York | 4 | $502,260 |
| Colorado | 1 | $501,075 |
| Virginia | 2 | $315,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $115,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $110,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $72,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $8,099 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Semester at Sea | To support program | $501,075 |
| David Lynch Foundation | To support program | $500,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | To support program | $330,000 |
| World Pediatric Project | To support program | $315,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | To support program | $150,000 |
| Little Sisters Fund | To support program | $115,000 |
| Duke University | To support program | $110,000 |
| Flintridge Preparatory | To support program | $101,700 |
| Corelight | To support program | $72,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern California Inc | To support program | $67,300 |
| Eisenhower Health | To support program | $50,000 |
| Taking the Reins | To support program | $50,000 |
| Texas Christian University | To support program | $20,500 |
| Nuvasive Spine Fdn | To support program | $15,000 |
| Ability Connection | To support program | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To support program | $10,000 |
| Young and Healthy | To support program | $10,000 |
| Loyola High School Foundation | To support program | $5,000 |
| Once Upon A Room | To support program | $5,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows Inc | To support program | $5,000 |
| University of Arizona | To support program | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor | To support program | $3,099 |
| The Bowery Mission | To support program | $1,500 |
| Lacer Foundation | To support program | $1,000 |
| University of Southern California | To support program | $1,000 |
| Foothill Family | To support program | $500 |
| Gofundme | To support program | $500 |
| JDRF International | To support program | $500 |
| Leadership Institute | To support program | $500 |
| Iamla | To support program | $400 |
| Crohns & Colitis Fdn | To support program | $260 |
| Contribution From K-1 - Uslf II QP Partners LP | To support program | $19 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Chapman
- Phil Baker
- Nicholas Ghiselli
- Jason Beccaris
Questions people ask
Does Silent Partner Grants accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silent Partner Grants give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Silent Partner Grants?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory Chapman (President), Phil Baker (Board Member), Nicholas Ghiselli (Board Member) and Jason Beccaris (Board Member).
What does Silent Partner Grants fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.