Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $43.4 million in 264 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.6 million. 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$43.4 million
- Number of grants264
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$787 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20.3 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17.0 million | 228 | $675 million |
| 2023 | $20.3 million | 222 | $756 million |
| 2024 | $43.4 million | 264 | $787 million |
How to apply
Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation 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 Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 168 | $26.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 41 | $9.6 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $1.8 million |
| California | 13 | $1.4 million |
| Maryland | 5 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $1.0 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $455,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $442,750 |
| Montana | 1 | $315,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $162,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Harvest Inc | General donation | $1.6 million |
| Citizens for Resp & Ethics in Washington (Crew) | General donation | $1.3 million |
| Earthjustice | General donation | $1.3 million |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General donation | $1.1 million |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General donation | $1.1 million |
| PBS Newshour | General donation | $1.1 million |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General donation | $1.1 million |
| Doctors Without Borders | General donation | $1.0 million |
| National Public Radio (NPR) | General donation | $1.0 million |
| Sustainable Neighborhoods | General donation | $1.0 million |
| New Israel Fund | General donation | $900,000 |
| Grow NYC | General donation | $575,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | General donation | $575,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | General donation | $570,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General donation | $550,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | General donation | $550,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | General donation | $500,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | General donation | $500,000 |
| New York Lawyers for the Public Interest | General donation | $500,000 |
| Power Forward Communities | General donation | $500,000 |
| State Infrastructure Fund | General donation | $500,000 |
| Human Rights First | General donation | $475,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General donation | $475,000 |
| Citymeals-On-Wheels | General donation | $450,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General donation | $400,000 |
| Farmstand | General donation | $400,000 |
| International Medical Corps | General donation | $382,000 |
| Government Accountability Project | General donation | $380,000 |
| Envision Freedom (Fka Bklyn Commbail ) | General donation | $375,000 |
| Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Ctr | General donation | $375,000 |
| Pro Publica | General donation | $350,000 |
| Public Empl for Environ Respons (Peer) | General donation | $350,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General donation | $350,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | General donation | $350,000 |
| Blue Mountain Clinic | General donation | $315,000 |
| National Abortion Federation | General donation | $302,500 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project | General donation | $300,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General donation | $300,000 |
| Indivisible Civics | General donation | $300,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project | General donation | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorin Silverman
- Patty Lipshutz
- Allison Silverman
- Seth Silverman Former
Questions people ask
Does Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation give?
$43.4 million in tax year 2024, across 264 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lorin Silverman (President/Treasurer), Patty Lipshutz (V.p./Secretary), Allison Silverman (Director) and Seth Silverman Former (Director).
What does Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and international.