The Silver Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Silver Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $131,100 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $51,000. 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$131,100
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $123,050 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $115,100 | 22 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $123,050 | 23 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $131,100 | 12 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Silver Family 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 The Silver Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $51,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $40,800 |
| Maryland | 4 | $39,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | Educational | $51,000 |
| Suburban Hospital FDTN | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Georgetown University Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | Educational | $10,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | Religious - charitable | $1,800 |
| Hope for Henry Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia A Silver
- David C Silver
- Lisa S Kopit
- Beth D Lipset
- Daniel B Silver
Questions people ask
Does The Silver Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Silver Family Foundation Inc give?
$131,100 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs The Silver Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia A Silver (Trustee), David C Silver (President/Treasurer/Trustee), Lisa S Kopit (Secretary/Trustee) and Beth D Lipset (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Silver Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.