Silva Weiss Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Silva Weiss Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $220,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$220,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $172,000 the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $172,000 | 29 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $220,500 | 32 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Silva Weiss 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 Silva Weiss Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $115,000 |
| New York | 5 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $16,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silverlake Conservatory of Music | General unsolicited public contribution | $40,000 |
| Vassar College | General unsolicited public contribution | $25,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General unsolicited public contribution | $15,000 |
| Pueblo Nuevo Education & Development Group | General unsolicited public contribution | $15,000 |
| DKT International | General unsolicited public contribution | $10,000 |
| LHF | General unsolicited public contribution | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General unsolicited public contribution | $10,000 |
| Propublica | General unsolicited public contribution | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General unsolicited public contribution | $10,000 |
| Womens Donor Network | General unsolicited public contribution | $10,000 |
| Accelerate Change | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| Access Repro Justice | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| Ca Latinas for Repro Justice | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| Chirla | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| Focus 4 Democracy Fund | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Coalition | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| Skateboard Project | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| Wrrap | General unsolicited public contribution | $5,000 |
| Hilt Foundation | General unsolicited public contribution | $2,500 |
| Immigrant Defenders | General unsolicited public contribution | $2,500 |
| KCRW | General unsolicited public contribution | $2,500 |
| Path | General unsolicited public contribution | $2,500 |
| 826 la | General unsolicited public contribution | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | General unsolicited public contribution | $1,000 |
| The Flow | General unsolicited public contribution | $1,000 |
| Cure JM Foundation | General unsolicited public contribution | $500 |
| Loyola Law School | General unsolicited public contribution | $500 |
| Unatti Foundation | General unsolicited public contribution | $500 |
| University of California Berkeley | General unsolicited public contribution | $500 |
| University of Chicago | General unsolicited public contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Shana Weiss
- John Silva
Questions people ask
Does Silva Weiss Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silva Weiss Family Foundation give?
$220,500 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Silva Weiss Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shana Weiss (President) and John Silva (Treasurer and Secretary).
What does Silva Weiss Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.