Silvernail Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Silvernail Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,913 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $11,292. 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$77,913
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$11,292
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $94,248 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $59,985 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $94,248 | 15 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $77,913 | 17 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Silvernail 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 Silvernail Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 10 | $49,163 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $13,750 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $11,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | General operating | $11,292 |
| Husson University | General operating | $7,500 |
| Emerson College | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | General operating | $5,000 |
| University of Maine at Farmington | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bowdoin College | General operating | $3,750 |
| Central Maine Community College | General operating | $3,750 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | General operating | $3,750 |
| Quinnipiac University | General operating | $3,750 |
| Southern Maine Community College | General operating | $3,750 |
| Thomas College | General operating | $3,750 |
| University of Connecticut | General operating | $3,750 |
| University of New England | General operating | $3,750 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | General operating | $3,750 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | General operating | $3,750 |
| Connecticut College | General operating | $3,750 |
| College of the Atlantic | General operating | $2,871 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew K Silvernail
- Shelby H Silvernail
- Elizabeth A Garlovsky
Questions people ask
Does Silvernail Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silvernail Family Foundation give?
$77,913 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Silvernail Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew K Silvernail (Co-Trustee), Shelby H Silvernail (Co-Trustee) and Elizabeth A Garlovsky (Treasurer).
What does Silvernail Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.