The W J Silverstein Family Trust Inc
Preselected recipients only
The W J Silverstein Family Trust Inc is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.0 million
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $680,000 | 9 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 1 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
The W J Silverstein Family Trust 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | Program support | $1.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Trudy Silverstein
- Meghan Silverstein
- Molly Silverstein
- Jacob Silverstein
- Jeffrey McCurdy
- Tracey McIntosh
Questions people ask
Does The W J Silverstein Family Trust Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The W J Silverstein Family Trust Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.
Who runs The W J Silverstein Family Trust Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Trudy Silverstein (President/Director), Meghan Silverstein (V.p./Director (Until 12/18/25)), Molly Silverstein (Secretary/Director) and Jacob Silverstein (Treasurer/Director (Until 12/18/25)) among 6 officers and trustees.