Robert B Silvers Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert B Silvers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$200,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.3 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $202,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $202,500 | 22 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 22 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Robert B Silvers 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert B Silvers Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York. It also paid $79,000 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $68,000 |
| California | 3 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $11,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $11,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $30,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $30,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $30,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $15,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $15,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $15,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $7,500 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $7,500 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $4,500 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $4,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $4,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $4,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $4,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $4,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $3,500 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Silvers writers grant | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rea Hederman
- Daniel Mendelsohn
Questions people ask
Does Robert B Silvers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert B Silvers Foundation Inc give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Robert B Silvers Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rea Hederman (President) and Daniel Mendelsohn (Treasurer).
What does Robert B Silvers Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.