Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation
The Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Ohio. Its 2021 filing reports grants to Ohio organizations, including designated fund agreements and endowed scholarship funds. The foundation’s 2020 filing is marked as its final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation gave $18.6M across 27 grants in 2021 (avg $688K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $18,578,984
- Grants made (2021)
- 27
- Average grant
- $688,111
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, so this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1731 Edmar Street, Louisville, OH 44641-2749
Phone: (330) 875-1273
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Stark Community Foundation ($16.7M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $18.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($450,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 27 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 27 grants totaling $18.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stark Community Foundation Canton, OH | Designated Fund Agreement | $10,387,385 |
| Stark Community Foundation Canton, OH | Designated Fund Agreement | $2,339,918 |
| Stark Community Foundation Canton, OH | Designated Fund Agreement | $2,290,000 |
| Stark Community Foundation Canton, OH | Designated Fund Agreement | $1,668,681 |
| Malone University Canton, OH | Endowed Scholarship Fund | $350,000 |
| Walsh University North Canton, OH | Endowed Scholarship Fund | $250,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $450,000 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | Endowed Scholarship Fund | $250,000 |
| Neohio Medical University Foundation Rootstown, OH | Endowed Scholarship Fund | $250,000 |
| YMCA of Central Stark County Canton, OH | Louisville Y Renovation Campaign | $140,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,703,630 | $18,770,136 | $18,578,984 | 27 | $2,678,720 | $69,490 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the foundation’s program in terms of differences between the book value and fair market value of non-cash, in-kind grants. Its 2021 grants supported designated funds, endowed scholarships, a student emergency fund, a renovation campaign, and building repairs.
Recipients included Stark Community Foundation, whose stated mission is to partner with individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to help them achieve their charitable goals. The foundation also supported universities and colleges. Malone University describes its mission as providing a biblically based education and developing students committed to service; Walsh University describes its mission as educating students for service through a values-based education. The University of Mount Union says it prepares students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $18,578,984. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,387,385, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants were four designated fund agreements to Stark Community Foundation: $10,387,385, $2,339,918, $2,290,000, and $1,668,681.
Other reported grants included $350,000 to Malone University for an endowed scholarship fund; $250,000 each to Walsh University, Stark State College Foundation, University of Mount Union, and Northeast Ohio Medical University Foundation for endowed scholarship funds; and $200,000 to Stark State College Foundation for a student emergency fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Daniel J. Fox, Esq., and Paul J. Helmuth, CPA, CFP, as trustees.
Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Daniel J. Fox Esq.
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
6 hrs/week
$80K (2021)
Paul J. Helmuth CPA CFP
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
10 hrs/week
$80K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 $80K, to Daniel J Fox ESQ (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation
How much does Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation give each year?
Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation gave $18.6M across 27 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $20,000, and its average grant was $688,111, across 27 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation give grants?
Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (15 grants), North Canton, OH (2 grants) and Massillon, OH (2 grants).
Does Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Endowed Scholarship Fund" (7 grants), "Current Operations" (5 grants) and "Designated Fund Agreement" (4 grants).
Who are Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Stark Community Foundation ($16,685,984 across 4 grants), Malone University ($350,000) and Walsh University ($250,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($450,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation fund?
The filing describes the foundation’s program in terms of differences between the book value and fair market value of non-cash, in-kind grants. Its 2021 grants supported designated funds, endowed scholarships, a student emergency fund, a renovation campaign, and building repairs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1651258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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