Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts
Accepts applications
Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 69 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 69 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Gummer 360 Mount Kemble Ave Suite 5, Morristown, NJ 07960 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 525-1000 |
| What to submit | In writing with a copy of the i.r.s. Determination letter stating it is a tax-exempt charitable organization. |
What Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 21 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 28 | $288,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $80,000 |
| California | 6 | $62,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $54,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $32,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $1.0 million |
| NPR | General purposes - arts & culture | $80,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | General purposes - healthcare | $50,000 |
| Salisbury Housing Committee | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $50,000 |
| Fredonia College Foundation | General purposes - education | $25,000 |
| Mind Up | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $25,000 |
| New York Women in Film & Television | General purposes - arts & culture | $25,000 |
| Oceana | GENERAL PURPOSES - Environmental | $25,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project | GENERAL PURPOSES - Environmental | $25,000 |
| Vassar College | General purposes - education | $25,000 |
| Capital & Main | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $20,000 |
| Columbia Graduate School of Journalism | General purposes - education | $20,000 |
| Duke University | GENERAL PURPOSES - Environmental | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $20,000 |
| Lakeville Journal Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $20,000 |
| Partners in Health | General purposes - healthcare | $20,000 |
| City Meals On Wheels | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $10,000 |
| Equality Now Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $10,000 |
| Eugene O'Neill Theater Center | General purposes - arts & culture | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General purposes - healthcare | $10,000 |
| Kageno Worldwide | General purposes - healthcare | $10,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $10,000 |
| National Women's History Museum | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | GENERAL PURPOSES - Environmental | $10,000 |
| New York Stage and Film | General purposes - arts & culture | $10,000 |
| New York Women's Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $10,000 |
| The Innocence Project | General purposes - civil rights | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $10,000 |
| New Dramatists Inc | General purposes - arts & culture | $7,500 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | General purposes - other | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $5,000 |
| Hearts Of The Father Outreach | General purposes - religion | $5,000 |
| Opus 118 Harlem School of Music | General purposes - arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Salisbury Association | GENERAL PURPOSES - Other | $5,000 |
| Salisbury Family Service | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $5,000 |
| Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service | General purposes - healthcare | $5,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | General purposes - arts & culture | $5,000 |
| The Corner Pantry | General purposes - other | $5,000 |
| WNYC-New York Public Radio | General purposes - arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Broadway CaresEquity Fights Aids Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES - Social Welfare | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Simon
- Ms Gummer
- Cheryl M Brown
- Michael T Oliveri
Questions people ask
Does Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts?
Its 2024 filing lists John P Simon (Trustee / As Required), Ms Gummer (Trustee / As Required), Cheryl M Brown (Assistant Treasurer and Vice President) and Michael T Oliveri (Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer).
What does Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and health.