Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family
The Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family is a private foundation based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. It made 14 grants totaling $1,525,300 in 2024, supporting organizations including medical institutions, community and educational organizations, and nonprofits.
Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family at a glance
In short: Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family gave $1.5M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $109K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,525,300
- -32.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $108,950
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $12,392,446
- -6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% 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 Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family
- Contact
Application contact: Kenneth Silverman
Mailing address: 195 Morristown Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: (973) 765-0100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Icahn School of Medicine ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 85 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York, 94%; New Jersey, 6%; and Florida, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $145K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 290% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 248% 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 $391K (2021) to $2.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine New York, NY | General Charitable | $1,050,000 |
| Mount Sinai Department of Surgery New York, NY | General Charitable | $250,000 |
| Mt Sinai School of Medicine New York, NY | General Charitable | $64,600 |
| Chabad House - Lubavitch Inc New Brunswick, NJ | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| NYU Faces New York, NY | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| Yamba Malawi New York, NY | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable | $12,500 |
| Community Food Bank Hillside, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rileys Dance New Providence, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Willow School Gladstone, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,392,446 | $769,682 | $1,573,850 | $1,525,300 | 14 | $1,525,300 | $666,555 | $615,369 |
| 2023 | $13,196,614 | $5,732,856 | $2,288,113 | $2,267,189 | 18 | $2,267,189 | $2,191,075 | $489,139 |
| 2022 | $11,428,309 | $1,200,450 | $509,094 | $437,992 | 20 | $437,992 | $980,322 | $522,907 |
| 2021 | $10,733,612 | $2,023,325 | $415,457 | $391,150 | 22 | $391,150 | $1,824,758 | $529,610 |
| 2020 | $9,126,394 | $321,055 | $1,098,325 | $1,068,983 | 11 | — | $246,405 | $424,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family reported a distributable amount of $615K 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 or formal funding priorities are provided. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Yamba Malawi says it works with communities to address childhood wellbeing, sustainable businesses, and financial management; the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its work as strengthening Jewish identity, energizing relationships with Israel, and meeting human needs; and The Willow School describes its focus on academic learning and the natural world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,525,300. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $1,050,000, with a median of $11,250. The largest awards listed were $1,050,000 to Icahn School of Medicine, $250,000 to Mount Sinai Department of Surgery, and $64,600 to Mt Sinai School of Medicine. Other listed grants included $50,000 to Chabad House - Lubavitch, $30,000 to NYU Faces, and $25,000 to Yamba Malawi.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Kenneth Silverman and provide a letter describing the organization’s purpose and the proposed use of the requested contribution. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth Silverman and Claudia Silverman as trustees/settlors, and Britany Nelson as trustee (full year)/manager.
Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claudia Silverman
Trustee & Settlor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Silverman
Trustee & Settlor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Britany Nelson
Trustee & Manager
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Britany Silverman (2020–2021) — Trustee & Manager
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 Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family
How much does Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family give each year?
Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family gave $1.5M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 18 grants.
What is Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family's typical grant size?
Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $108,950, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family that year got $20K on average.
Where does Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family give grants?
Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family's largest grantees?
Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family's largest 2024 grantees include Icahn School of Medicine ($1,050,000), Mount Sinai Department of Surgery ($250,000) and Mt Sinai School of Medicine ($64,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family?
Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $615K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family fund?
No mission statement or formal funding priorities are provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family?
Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family's EIN?
Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6831069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kenneth-and-claudia-silverman-family-morg_817a4530c6854e11a14516f876d97655
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