Louis & Martha Silver Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Louis & Martha Silver Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Purchase, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $215,200 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$215,200
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $199,790 the year before.
27% 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 | $136,850 | 31 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $199,790 | 37 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $215,200 | 45 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Louis & Martha 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 Louis & Martha Silver Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $182,900 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $12,300 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,300 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,100 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belev Echad Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| SAR Academy | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chabad-Colel Chabad | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Shalva | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Chabad Terror Victims Project Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chabad-Colel Chabad | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chabad-Tzivos Hashem-Russian Division | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Shalva | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Honest Reporting | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Jinsa | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| United Hatzalah | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Yeshiva University | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Yeshivat Chovevei Torah | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Eretz Hemdah Institutions (American Friends of) | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Etzion Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Leket Israel (American Friends Of) | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Met Council | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Stand With Us | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Jaffa Institute | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Friends Of Bar-Ilan University | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Bayit Lepletot Inc | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Camp HASC | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Friends Of Israel Disabled Veterans | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Israel Special Kids Fund | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Stand With Us | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| United Hatzalah | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Young Israel of Scarsdale | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Young Israel of Scarsdale | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Congregation B'nai Torah | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Torah In Motion USA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Torah In Motion USA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Amit | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Israel Special Kids Fund | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Gelles
- Caron Gelles
Questions people ask
Does Louis & Martha Silver Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis & Martha Silver Foundation Inc give?
$215,200 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Louis & Martha Silver Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Gelles (President) and Caron Gelles (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Louis & Martha Silver Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and disability.