Silver Lining Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Silver Lining Private Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $455,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$455,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$290,028
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $265,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $235,000 | 21 | $594,468 |
| 2023 | $264,500 | 18 | $420,603 |
| 2024 | $265,000 | 17 | $168,360 |
| 2025 | $455,500 | 21 | $290,028 |
How to apply
Silver Lining Private 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 Silver Lining Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 | $160,000 |
| New York | 9 | $89,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $70,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $56,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Emory University | Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based ethics fund | $80,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hartley House | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Westchester and Putnam Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| My Sisters Place Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rivertowns Arts Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chapin School LTD | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Native American Heritage Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucile Hamlin
Questions people ask
Does Silver Lining Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silver Lining Private Foundation give?
$455,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Silver Lining Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lucile Hamlin (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Silver Lining Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.