Syd & Jan M Silverman Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Syd & Jan M Silverman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $248,050 in 105 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$248,050
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,400
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $233,443 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 | $233,595 | 103 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $233,443 | 97 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $248,050 | 105 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Silverman President of Fdn 21 Lakeview Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 861-5925 |
| What to submit | Detailed description of project or organization |
What Syd & Jan M Silverman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 45 | $110,700 |
| Connecticut | 22 | $51,350 |
| Arizona | 14 | $46,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $8,000 |
| California | 4 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voices Center for Resilience | Unrestricted general | $10,400 |
| Spectrum Designs Foundation | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| Stone Ridge Library Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| St Joseph's Health Fund | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Church | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| White Plains Beautification Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Womans Club of White Plains Foundation | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| New Canaan YMCA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| White Plains Performing Arts Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Keys to Change | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Center for the Rights of Abused Children | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Waste Not Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Clark University | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| The Food Basket | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Homeless Youth Connection | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Project Hawaii | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services Inc | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Arizona PBS | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Iona Preparatory School | Unrestricted general | $3,200 |
| Williston Northampton School | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Villa Maria Education Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Cardinal McCloskey Services | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Cardinal Hayes Home for Children | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Assn | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Catholic School Region Center Westchester | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Prisma Community Care | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of S New England | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| The Frederick Gunn School | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| New Canaan Library | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| The Garden Club of America | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Iona Grammar School | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of White Plains Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Brock yates tribute fund | $2,000 |
| Ulster County SPCA | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Silverman
- Marie Silverman Marich
- Matthew Silverman
- Michael Silverman
Questions people ask
Does Syd & Jan M Silverman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Syd & Jan M Silverman Foundation Inc give?
$248,050 in tax year 2025, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Syd & Jan M Silverman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Silverman (Director), Marie Silverman Marich (Director/Secretary), Matthew Silverman (Director) and Michael Silverman (Director).
What does Syd & Jan M Silverman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.