Jonathan & Barbara Silver Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jonathan & Barbara Silver Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,500 | 1 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 1 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 2 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Jonathan & Barbara Silver 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 Jonathan & Barbara Silver Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Writer's grant | $20,000 |
| New York Studio School New York Studio School | General purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marion Smit
- Joshua Silver
- Ronald D Spencer
Questions people ask
Does Jonathan & Barbara Silver Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jonathan & Barbara Silver Foundation Inc give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Jonathan & Barbara Silver Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marion Smit (President), Joshua Silver (Vice Preside) and Ronald D Spencer (Secretary).
What does Jonathan & Barbara Silver Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.