Silberstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Silberstein Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $402,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $50,500 and the largest $150,000. 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$402,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$50,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$47,993
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,250 | 20 | $380,448 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 29 | $417,302 |
| 2025 | $402,000 | 6 | $47,993 |
How to apply
Silberstein 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 Silberstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $150,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hias Foundation Inc | Educational | $150,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | Educational | $150,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Educational | $100,000 |
| Jimmy Fund | Educational | $1,000 |
| No US Without You la | Educational | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Educational | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J Kadin
- Herbert Nass
- Richard L Kadin
- Elizabeth St Lifer Resigned Nov 202
- Andy Kadin - Resigned Nov 2025
- Stephanie Nass -Resigned Nov 2025
- Allison Kadin - Resigned Nov 2025
- Danielle Daniels -Resigned Nov 2025
Questions people ask
Does Silberstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silberstein Foundation give?
$402,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $50,500.
Who runs Silberstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul J Kadin (Treasurer), Herbert Nass (Secretary), Richard L Kadin (President) and Elizabeth St Lifer Resigned Nov 202 (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Silberstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.