Barry & Judy Silverman Foundation Inc
The Barry & Judy Silverman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Aventura, Florida. Established in 1995, the foundation is a family-led philanthropic organization that supports various causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$749K
-77.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$997K
+741.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
+157.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+227.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's funding priorities include:
- Jewish agencies and federated giving programs
- Higher education
- Human services
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
$73
Average Grant
$73
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
- Florida (primary focus)
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- Illinois
- Texas
- Washington, D.C.
- Additional support in Alexandria, Boca Raton, Chicago, and other U.S. cities
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,335,629 |
| Total Revenues (FYE 09/2024) | $531,081 |
| Total Expenses (FYE 09/2024) | $1,003,367 |
| Total Grants & Contributions | $500,000 |
| Investment Income & Dividends | $31,081 |
The foundation's assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $748,552 | $3,335,629 | $1,955,196 |
| Revenue | $531,081 | $1,508,087 | $1,952,215 |
| Expenses | $1,003,367 | $127,654 | $74,082 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $997,150 | $118,490 | $57,639 |
| Net Investment Income | $31,081 | $8,087 | $452 |
| Distributable Amount | $70,057 | $41,707 | $19,216 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Barry J. Silverman – Chairman and President
- Judy Silverman – Secretary
- Ronni Silverman Bianco – Treasurer
- Laurie Karen Silverman – Vice President
None of the board members receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY J SILVERMAN | CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JUDY SILVERMAN | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| RONNI SILVERMAN BIANCO | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| LAURIE KAREN SILVERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Barry and Judy Silverman were honored by Nova Southeastern University with the President's Award for Excellence in Community Service, reflecting their significant philanthropic contributions to the institution and broader community.
Judy and Barry Silverman to be Honored by NSU with President\u2019s Award\Contact Information
Address: 2801 NE 208th Ter Ste 102 Aventura, FL 33180-1428
Phone: 305-705-0026
EIN: 65-0526279
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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