Silverleaf Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Silverleaf Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $360,460 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$360,460
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $352,200 the year before.
50% 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 | $352,200 | 22 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $360,460 | 22 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Silverleaf Foundation Inc 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 Silverleaf Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $245,000 |
| California | 3 | $43,460 |
| New York | 4 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Canaan Community Foundation | General | $60,000 |
| New Canaan Historical & Museum Society | General | $50,000 |
| Domestic Viloence Crisis Center | General | $35,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General | $30,460 |
| American Independent Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Building One Community | General | $25,000 |
| Community Mindfulness Project | General | $20,000 |
| Norwalk Community College | General | $20,000 |
| Achievement First | General | $15,000 |
| All Our Kin | General | $10,000 |
| Kid Spirit | General | $10,000 |
| Open Door Shelter | General | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Hall of Fame | General | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | General | $10,000 |
| Tricycle Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Annimal Society | General | $5,000 |
| Colt Coeur | General | $5,000 |
| California College of the Arts | General | $3,000 |
| Spark Youth NYC | General | $3,000 |
| Children of Restaurant Employees | General | $2,500 |
| The Lord's Place | General | $1,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mayree Clark
- Jeffrey Williams
- Kit Devereaux
- Laura Saverin
Questions people ask
Does Silverleaf Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silverleaf Foundation Inc give?
$360,460 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Silverleaf Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mayree Clark (President), Jeffrey Williams (VP, Secretary), Kit Devereaux (Director) and Laura Saverin (Director).
What does Silverleaf Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.