Silvera Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Silvera Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $117,006 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $525 and the largest $25,557. 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$117,006
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$525
- Largest grant$25,557
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $94,817 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $94,817 | 34 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $117,006 | 41 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Silvera 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 Silvera Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $75,761 |
| California | 4 | $25,095 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $10,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,600 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $460 |
| Virginia | 1 | $280 |
| Illinois | 1 | $60 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ramaz School | Educational | $25,557 |
| USC Shoah Foundation | Educational | $24,600 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | Religious | $17,958 |
| Brown University | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Religious | $5,155 |
| Temple Emanuel | Religious | $5,010 |
| Shefa School | Educational | $3,830 |
| 92nd Street Y | Educational | $3,027 |
| American Cancer Society | Medical | $2,600 |
| Edmond J Safra Synagogue | Religious | $2,001 |
| Chabad of Southampton | Religious | $1,980 |
| Columbia University | Educational | $1,950 |
| Center for Jewish History | Educational | $1,555 |
| American Friends of Hebrew Universi | Educational | $1,500 |
| Arthur Rubinstein Int'l Music Socie | Support performing arts | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Shalva | Religious | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Religious | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Asociation | General contribution | $1,000 |
| American Sephardic Federation | General contribution | $612 |
| Council of Jewish Organizations | Community welfare | $600 |
| Lincoln Center | Artistic | $525 |
| Upper East Side Hatzolah | Medical | $500 |
| Moise Safra Community Center | Religious | $500 |
| Algemeiner Journal | Educational | $500 |
| American Friends of the Idf | Educational | $360 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | General contribution | $360 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General contribution | $300 |
| Friends of Asor | General contribution | $280 |
| Brown Hillel | Religious | $250 |
| The Giving Back Fund | Artistic | $159 |
| The Whitney Museum of American Art | Artistic | $140 |
| Childrens Smile Foundation | Child welfare | $115 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Child welfare | $103 |
| 59e59 THEATERS | Artistic | $100 |
| Project Ezra | Child welfare | $100 |
| American Lung Association | Medical | $60 |
| Jacques Hanna Schwalbe Mikvah | Religious | $55 |
| American Friends of or National Mis | Child welfare | $50 |
| Hope for Depression | Medical | $45 |
| Stand With US | Educational | $36 |
Officers and trustees
- Mayer Silvera
- Batia Silvera
- David Silvera
Questions people ask
Does Silvera Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silvera Foundation give?
$117,006 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $525.
Who runs Silvera Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mayer Silvera (President), Batia Silvera (Secretary) and David Silvera (Treasurer).
What does Silvera Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.