Silberstein Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Silberstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklandville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,781 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,890 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$212,781
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,890
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $136,100 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $163,750 | 39 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $136,100 | 37 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $212,781 | 36 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Silberstein PO Box 624, Brooklandville, MD 21022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 769-7759 |
| What to submit | Requests for grants should be submitted in writing and should include proof of 501(c)(3) status. |
| Restrictions | The foundation will make grants only to organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) and which are recognized as public charities pursuant to sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2). |
What Silberstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 19 | $134,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $24,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $9,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,281 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDonogh School | To further exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | To further exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Leadership and Learning | To further exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Children's Skin Disease Foundation | To further exempt purpose | $23,500 |
| Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| B&o Railroad Museum | To further exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Baltimore Life Coaches | To further exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Chana | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Fallston United Methodist Church | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation | To further exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| GB Charities | To further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Signal 13 Foundation | To further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Sozo Children - Golf Tournament | To further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Make A Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia | To further exempt purpose | $2,281 |
| College Bound Foundation | To further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Sparrow Ministries | To further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Gilman School | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Sky High Farm | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Wake Forest University | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Young Life | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Columbia University Teachers College | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Hollins University | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Intersection of Change | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Living Classrooms | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Off the Street Club | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Roland Park Country School | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| University of Richmond | To further exmept purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Silberstein
- Jeffrey D Hamblen
Questions people ask
Does Silberstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Silberstein Family Foundation give?
$212,781 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,890.
Who runs Silberstein Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Silberstein (Trustee) and Jeffrey D Hamblen (Trustee).
What does Silberstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.