Curt C & Else Silberman
Curt C & Else Silberman is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $378K. Net investment income was $260K.
Curt C & Else Silberman at a glance
In short: Curt C & Else Silberman gave $378K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $126K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $377,925
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $125,975
- -33.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,375
- Total assets
- $3,056,033
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Curt C & Else Silberman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Silberman Philanthropic FD - Ujef J ($375K). Together the top 3 received $378K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Curt C & Else Silberman gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $375K (2022) to $710K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $378K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silberman Philanthropic FD - Ujef J North Bethesda, MD | General Support | $375,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Denver, CO | General Support | $2,375 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washin North Bethesda, MD | General Support | $550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,056,033 | $289,156 | $421,327 | $377,925 | 3 | $377,925 | $260,414 | — |
| 2024 | $3,188,204 | $305,044 | $440,336 | $377,000 | 2 | $377,000 | $277,482 | — |
| 2023 | $3,323,496 | $219,441 | $439,837 | $375,000 | 1 | $375,000 | $194,094 | — |
| 2022 | $3,543,892 | $159,234 | $406,718 | $375,000 | 1 | $375,000 | $132,436 | $229,354 |
| 2021 | $3,791,376 | $131,135 | $805,554 | $710,000 | 2 | — | $107,003 | $303,687 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Curt C & Else Silberman is led by Peter Friedmann, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Friedmann
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Ben Friedmann
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Debra Friedmann
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Edward Meinhardt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Joseph W. Friedmann
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Evi Meinhardt (2021) — Secretary & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $10K, to Peter Friedmann (Pres/Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Curt C & Else Silberman
How much does Curt C & Else Silberman give each year?
Curt C & Else Silberman gave $378K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $377K across 2 grants.
What is Curt C & Else Silberman's typical grant size?
Curt C & Else Silberman's median grant in 2025 was $2,375, and its average grant was $125,975, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Curt C & Else Silberman give grants?
Curt C & Else Silberman gives mostly in Maryland: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were North Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does Curt C & Else Silberman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Curt C & Else Silberman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Curt C & Else Silberman?
Curt C & Else Silberman reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $289K.
What is Curt C & Else Silberman?
Curt C & Else Silberman is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Curt C & Else Silberman's EIN?
Curt C & Else Silberman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6065494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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