The William & Sylvia Silberstein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The William & Sylvia Silberstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $622,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $113,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$622,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$113,000
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2023 was down from $736,640 the year before.
24% of its 2023 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 | $736,640 | 60 | $12.8 million |
| 2023 | $622,000 | 45 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
The William & Sylvia Silberstein 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 The William & Sylvia Silberstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $357,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $113,000 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $66,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $37,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General support | $113,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $100,000 |
| NYU Medical Center | General support | $50,000 |
| The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | General support | $37,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | General support | $35,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $25,000 |
| King Low Heywood Thomas School | General support | $25,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | General support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $20,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General support | $20,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | General support | $20,000 |
| The Foodbank of Lower Fairfield County | General support | $15,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $14,000 |
| New York City Ballet | General support | $10,000 |
| The 122 East 66th St Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Synagogue of Rye | General support | $9,000 |
| The Boy's and Girl's Club of Stamford | General support | $5,500 |
| The Samburu Project | General support | $5,500 |
| Braeton Methodist Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Cabrini of Westchester | General support | $5,000 |
| City Harvest | General support | $5,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | General support | $5,000 |
| Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| New Jersey State Golf Association | General support | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | General support | $5,000 |
| Opin Outreach to Pets in Need | General support | $5,000 |
| Soundwaters | General support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester | General support | $5,000 |
| Lustgarten | General support | $4,000 |
| Children's Therapy Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| City of Hope | General support | $2,500 |
| Bronx Lacrosse | General support | $2,000 |
| Garden of Dreams Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Kenya Education Fdn | General support | $2,000 |
| Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer | General support | $2,000 |
| Save the Sound | General support | $2,000 |
| The Children's Academy | General support | $2,000 |
| Chabad at the University of Wisconsin | General support | $1,500 |
| Generation Impact | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Silberstein
- Trudy Williams
- Beth Grotta
Questions people ask
Does The William & Sylvia Silberstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William & Sylvia Silberstein Foundation Inc give?
$622,000 in tax year 2023, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The William & Sylvia Silberstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Bruce Silberstein (President), Trudy Williams (Treasurer) and Beth Grotta (Vice President).
What does The William & Sylvia Silberstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and education.