Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics
Accepts applications
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics is a private foundation in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $18,750 and the largest $800,031. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.7 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$18,750
- Largest grant$800,031
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
31% 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 | $3.6 million | 40 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 34 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 32 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert M Stover III 3811 W Chester Pike Building 2 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (484) 420-0225, rstover@grahampartners.net |
| What to submit | Email - no specific information or materials required. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $3.3 million |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $175,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $175,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ysc Academy Inc | Educational support | $800,031 |
| Benchmark School | Educational support | $700,059 |
| Malvern Preparatory School | Educational support | $525,000 |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School | Educational support | $504,800 |
| The Shipley School | Educational support | $325,000 |
| Burke Mountain Academy | Educational support | $175,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Educational support | $170,000 |
| The Swag Soccer LLC | Youth athletic program support | $127,013 |
| Crispus Attucks York | Educational support | $65,000 |
| The Phelps School | Educational support | $55,000 |
| The Episcopal Academy | Educational support | $50,000 |
| Williams College | Educational support | $50,000 |
| St Rose of Lima | Educational support | $35,000 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust Inc | Educational support | $25,000 |
| York College of Pennsylvania | Educational support | $25,000 |
| Conshohocken Rowing Center | Youth athletic program support | $20,000 |
| Hope Partnership for Education | Educational support | $17,500 |
| The Haverford School | Educational support | $15,000 |
| 1883 Foundation | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Community Partnership School | Educational support | $7,500 |
| Friends Central School Corporation | Educational support | $7,500 |
| Athletic Club of Fairhill Inc | Youth athletic program support | $5,000 |
| Camp Tecumseh Inc | Youth athletic program support | $5,000 |
| Multicultural Comm Family Services Inc | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Sparkyouth NYC Inc | Educational support | $5,000 |
| The Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Willistown Country Day School Inc | Educational support | $5,000 |
| The Gold Challenge Cup Foundation | Youth athletic program support | $2,500 |
| United States Futsal Federation | Youth athletic program support | $2,500 |
| Usna Southeastern Pa Parents Association | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Nationalities Service Center | Educational support | $1,500 |
| Radnor Hunt Foundation | Educational support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Stover III
- Steven C Graham
- Sandy Williamson
Questions people ask
Does Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $18,750.
Who runs Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Stover III (President), Steven C Graham (Chairman) and Sandy Williamson (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.