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The Silver Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 387035132

The Silver Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,750 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $47,750 and the largest $47,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $71,095 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$45,3901$339,736
2024$71,0951$299,067
2025$47,7501$282,517

How to apply

The Silver 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$47,750

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Statement Attached
Chicago, IL
General operating purposes$47,750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Silver Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Silver Foundation give?

$47,750 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $47,750.

Who runs The Silver Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Cappy A Silver (Trustee - Part Time).

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