Katz Silver Foundation
Katz Silver Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Weston, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $114,150 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Massachusetts and California.
Katz Silver Foundation at a glance
In short: Katz Silver Foundation gave $114K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,150
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,610
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,594,595
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Katz Silver Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 77 Possum Road, Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (781) 647-0761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Katz Silver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($35K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 87 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 9% to recipients in California, and less than 1% to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Katz Silver Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $245; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $245 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2023) to $177K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Boston, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hebrew Senior Life Roslindale, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bear Spot Farm Foundation Acton, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Belmont Hill Golf Scholarship Belmont, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Belmont Hill School Belmont, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Winsor School Boston, MA | Charitable | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,594,595 | $171,191 | $139,209 | $114,150 | 15 | $114,150 | $146,840 | $90,220 |
| 2023 | $1,562,545 | $162,575 | $131,962 | $108,750 | 13 | $108,750 | $139,489 | $83,690 |
| 2022 | $1,531,932 | $89,744 | $202,264 | $166,160 | 19 | $166,160 | $61,640 | $91,828 |
| 2021 | $1,644,456 | $368,539 | $196,956 | $171,600 | 23 | $171,600 | $345,218 | $105,784 |
| 2020 | $1,472,895 | $134,263 | $192,578 | $176,835 | 17 | — | $118,485 | $92,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Katz Silver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Jewish community and elder-care organizations, a medical center, colleges and schools, and other charitable organizations.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston says it works to sustain and enrich Jewish life in the Greater Boston community and coordinate Jewish communal services. Hebrew SeniorLife says it honors elders by promoting their independence, dignity, and choice, with special responsibility for frail and needy community members. Beth Israel Deaconess Department of Emergency Medicine Foundation says it supports the patient care, research, and teaching missions of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Wellesley College says it provides a liberal arts education for women; The Winsor School says it prepares young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the world; and Belmont Hill School says it educates boys in mind, body, and spirit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $114,150. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $35,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest reported grants included:
Each listed grant was reported with the purpose “CHARITABLE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Silver and George J Katz Jr as trustees.
Katz Silver Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George J. Katz Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Silver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Katz Silver Foundation
How much does Katz Silver Foundation give each year?
Katz Silver Foundation gave $114K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $109K across 13 grants.
What is Katz Silver Foundation's typical grant size?
Katz Silver Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,610, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Katz Silver Foundation that year got $245 on average.
Where does Katz Silver Foundation give grants?
Katz Silver Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), Wellesley, MA (2 grants) and Belmont, MA (2 grants).
Does Katz Silver Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Katz Silver Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Katz Silver Foundation's largest grantees?
Katz Silver Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($35,000), Beth Israel Deaconess ($25,000) and Hebrew Senior Life ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Katz Silver Foundation?
Katz Silver Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Katz Silver Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Jewish community and elder-care organizations, a medical center, colleges and schools, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Katz Silver Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Katz Silver Foundation's EIN?
Katz Silver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6519483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Katz Silver 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Katz Silver Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/katz-silver-foundation-morg_32630b006fa44256ba554464a5d350fc
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