Silton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Silton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$180,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$294,609
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $187,500 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $190,000 | 45 | $318,270 |
| 2024 | $187,500 | 36 | $315,498 |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 44 | $294,609 |
How to apply
Silton Family Foundation 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 Silton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $120,000 |
| New York | 10 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lupus la | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| UCLA Foundationundergraduate Diversity | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Unrestricted gift | $5,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
| Princeton in Asia | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Children of the Night | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Center | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Animal Rescue Corps | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Project Street Vet | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| The National Immigration Law Center | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| UNICEF - USA | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (Chirla) | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Center for the Pacific Asian Family | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Los Angeles County | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Safe Place for Youth | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| World Resources Institute | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Advot Project | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Brandeis University | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Clockshop | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Feminist Center for Creative Work (Fka Womens Center for Creative Work) | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Center for Justice Innovation Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Crop Organization | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Lion's Roar Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Project Healthy Minds | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Silton
- Debra Cowan
- James Silton
- Susan Silton
Questions people ask
Does Silton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silton Family Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Silton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Silton (Chairperson/Ceo), Debra Cowan (Board Member), James Silton (Board Member/Cfo) and Susan Silton (Board Member/Secretary).
What does Silton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, animals and health.