The Silverbird 29 Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Silverbird 29 Fund is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$37.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
100% 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 | $1.5 million | 1 | $34.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 27 | $37.2 million |
How to apply
The Silverbird 29 Fund 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 The Silverbird 29 Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $615,000 |
| New York | 4 | $310,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 2 | $150,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $78,333 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $73,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Our Kin | general program support | $300,000 |
| Ashoka Fellow Programs | general program support | $200,000 |
| Arbor Brothers Inc | general program support | $150,000 |
| Room to Read | general program support | $100,000 |
| Faithfacts for Education | general program support | $100,000 |
| Student Diplomacy Corps | general program support | $100,000 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | general program support | $78,333 |
| Youth Business Initiative Inc | general program support | $50,000 |
| Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse | general program support | $50,000 |
| Kites Nest | general program support | $50,000 |
| Intempo Organization Inc | general program support | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | general program support | $50,000 |
| Updaya Orhanization for Karuna Training | general program support | $30,000 |
| Ryasap | general program support | $25,000 |
| Wholeschool Mindfulness | general program support | $25,000 |
| Inner Explorer | general program support | $20,000 |
| Community Mindfulness Project | general program support | $20,000 |
| The Village Community Foundation | general program support | $10,000 |
| Community Access to the Arts | general program support | $10,000 |
| CT Council for Philantrophy | general program support | $10,000 |
| Inward Bound | general program support | $10,000 |
| Shred Foundation | general program support | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | general program support | $7,500 |
| Remedy Hall Inc | general program support | $5,000 |
| Child Care of the Berkshires | general program support | $3,500 |
| Willinet Inc | general program support | $2,000 |
| Williams Rural Lands Foundation | general program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elena Oxman
- Lee Oxman
- Phyllis Oxman
- David Oxman
- Margaret Clark
Questions people ask
Does The Silverbird 29 Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Silverbird 29 Fund give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Silverbird 29 Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Elena Oxman (Co-President), Lee Oxman (Co-President), Phyllis Oxman (Vice President) and David Oxman (Secretary and Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Silverbird 29 Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.