The Silver Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Silver Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$72,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$974,535
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,000 the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 | $72,000 | 29 | $932,773 |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 29 | $908,045 |
| 2025 | $72,000 | 29 | $974,535 |
How to apply
The Silver Family 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 The Silver Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 13 | $28,000 |
| California | 7 | $18,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $5,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Zoo teens leadership development program | $6,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | To be used in exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Orange County Youth Baseball Inc | To be used in exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mile High Lab Mission | To be used in exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Children's Theraplay | To be used in exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital | Dialysis special purpose fund | $3,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Inc | Power packs | $3,000 |
| K9'S for Warriors | To be used in exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | To be used in exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Save the Elephants Co Wildlife Conservation Network | To be used in exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Transgender Law Center | To be used in exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Canine Collective | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Healthy Worthington Resource Center & Food Pantry Inc | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Indy Reads | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Patriots 4 Pendleton | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Earthjustice | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Girls on the Run Central Ohio | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Marburn Academy | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Society of St Vincent Depaul Cincinnati | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Northwest Hs Alum Assoc | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Open Door Ministry Church | Open door food pantry | $1,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Mt Healthy City Schools | To be used in exempt purpose | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Silver
- Martha Torrance
- Bruce Torrance
Questions people ask
Does The Silver Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Silver Family Foundation give?
$72,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Silver Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay Silver (President), Martha Torrance (Vice President) and Bruce Torrance (Treasurer).
What does The Silver Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and environment and conservation.