Silverback Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Silverback Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $133,200 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$133,200
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $125,000 the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,000 | 34 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $133,200 | 35 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elliot Bossen Silverback Foundation 115 Morris Street Unit 2702, Durham, NC 27701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 672-0909 |
What Silverback Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 30 | $119,700 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Cancer Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Chatham County Literacy Council Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| Duke Children's Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Eastern NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Duke University - Iron Dukes Fund | General support | $9,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth | General support | $5,500 |
| Happy Ditto Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish for Good | General support | $5,000 |
| Museum of Life and Science | General support | $5,000 |
| Jason Learning | General support | $4,500 |
| North Carolina Arts in Action | General support | $3,500 |
| Chatham Education Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Durham Academy | General support | $2,500 |
| Harper's Home NC | General support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Chatham County | General support | $2,500 |
| Urban Ministries | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Child and Family Health | General support | $2,000 |
| Cora Food Pantry | General support | $2,000 |
| Durham Habitat for Humanity | General support | $2,000 |
| Esteamed Coffee Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Great American Songbook Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Durham | General support | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle | General support | $2,000 |
| Corral Riding Academy | General support | $1,500 |
| Triangle Artworks | General support | $1,200 |
| Duke Lemur Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Durham Ballet Theatre | General support | $1,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | General support | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC | General support | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art | General support | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General support | $1,000 |
| Wonder Connection | General support | $1,000 |
| American Dance Festival | General support | $500 |
| Durham Nativity School | General support | $500 |
| Nasher Mueseum of Arts at Duke University | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Connie Nickell Bossen
- Elliot G Bossen
Questions people ask
Does Silverback Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Silverback Foundation Inc give?
$133,200 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Silverback Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Connie Nickell Bossen (President) and Elliot G Bossen (Vice President).
What does Silverback Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.