Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $155,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $55,000. 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$155,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $134,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $134,000 | 37 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 32 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Dunlap Silsby 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 Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $55,000 |
| Oregon | 14 | $48,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $3,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elon University | Elon Health and Wellness Program | $55,000 |
| Casa of Jackson County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Dreamz Work | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Strengthening Health Institute | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Terra Firma Rainwater Collective | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Accelerate Change Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Grace Place for Children and Families Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rose Haven Cic | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Butterfly Haven Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Cat Adoption Team | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Project Pooch | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rogue Valley Foundation | Northwest Seasonal Farm Workers | $3,000 |
| Gladstone Cheerleading | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Collier County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Marching Band Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| Rogue Retreat | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Nick Wilson Charitable Group | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Maslow Project | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| McKendree University | Steven C. Marty Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pollinator Project Rogue Valley | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rogue Valley Farm to School | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sylvia Rivera Law Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Transgender Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Translate Gender Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United We Dream Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Xcape Dance Company | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewell County Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Recreational Aviation Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anna Dunlap
- Clay Silsby
Questions people ask
Does Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation give?
$155,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anna Dunlap (Dir, Co- Pres, Sec) and Clay Silsby (Co- Pres, Dir, Treas).
What does Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.