Silver Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Silver Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $7,854 and the largest $162,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$7,854
- Largest grant$162,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $553,713 the year before.
52% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $688,667 | 33 | $8.2 million |
| 2023 | $553,713 | 26 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 47 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Silver 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 Silver Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $360 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 27 | $444,779 |
| Florida | 10 | $399,161 |
| New York | 3 | $149,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $18,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Fredericksburg | For general charitable purposes | $162,000 |
| Boca Raton Synagogue | For general charitable purposes | $121,950 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | For general charitable purposes. | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | For general charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Fredericksburg Education Foundation | For general charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Maxine's Miracles | For general charitable purposes | $54,075 |
| Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options | For general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Loisann's Hope House | For general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | For general charitable purposes | $36,000 |
| Delray Jewish Life Center | For general charitable purposes | $36,000 |
| Fredericksburg Branch NAACP | For general charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Sam Elimu Charity | For general charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Chabad of West Delray | For general charitable purposes | $18,711 |
| Ut Chabad House | For general charitable purposes | $18,000 |
| Family Life Center | For general charitable purposes | $16,000 |
| Fredericksburg Christian School | For general charitable purposes | $14,271 |
| Chabad Student Association | For general charitable purposes | $13,600 |
| Mary Washington Hospital Foundation | For general charitable purposes | $11,500 |
| Ridge Christ Church | For general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Zion Church of Fredericksburg | For general charitable purposes | $9,900 |
| Enlighten Church | For general charitable purposes | $9,360 |
| Action Church | For general charitable purposes | $8,925 |
| Fredericksburg Area Museum | For general charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Fairbanks & Franklin | For general charitable purposes | $7,854 |
| Helping Israel Fund Inc | For general charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Main Street Connect | For general charitable purposes | $7,200 |
| Word of Faith Christian Fellowship | For general charitable purposes | $7,200 |
| Individual | For general charitable purposes | $5,400 |
| Langley Flight Foundation | For general charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Greater Hope Worship Assembly | For general charitable purposes | $2,625 |
| Celebrate Veterans Group Inc | For general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| DLR Contracting Inc | For general charitable purposes | $2,194 |
| Mt Olive Baptist Church | For general charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Spirit of Truth Deliverance Church | For general charitable purposes | $1,750 |
| The Links Foundation Incorporated | For general charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Agape Fellowship Ministries | For general charitable purposes | $1,225 |
| Candles Holocaust Museum | For general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church | For general charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| St Patrick Church | For general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Bell Digital Agency LLC | For general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry D Silver
- Spencer Silver
Questions people ask
Does Silver Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silver Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $7,854.
Who runs Silver Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry D Silver (President) and Spencer Silver (Director).
What does Silver Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.