Silverweed Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Silverweed Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $288,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $51,000. 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$288,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $375,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $335,000 | 13 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $375,000 | 14 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $288,500 | 13 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Silverweed 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 Silverweed Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $238,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Art Fund Inc | Charitable | $51,000 |
| Lawyers for Children | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Brown University | Charitable | $25,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kenyon College | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ramapo for Children | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Sylvia Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Gordon Park Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Union of Reform Judaism | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Manhattan Theater Company | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Municipal Art Society of New York | Charitable | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Freedman
- Nina P Freedman
- Susan K Freedman
Questions people ask
Does Silverweed Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Silverweed Foundation Inc give?
$288,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Silverweed Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Freedman (President), Nina P Freedman (Vp/Treas) and Susan K Freedman (Vp/Secy).
What does Silverweed Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.