Louis and Mary Silver Foundation
Louis and Mary Silver Foundation is a private foundation, based in Moorpark, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 9 grants totaling $137K. Net investment income was $15.
Louis and Mary Silver Foundation at a glance
In short: Louis and Mary Silver Foundation gave $137K across 9 grants in 2020 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $136,812
- Grants made (2020)
- 9
- Average grant
- $15,201
- Median grant
- $22,769
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Louis and Mary Silver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was College of the Desert Foundation ($23K). Together the top 8 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 9 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Desert Foundation Palm Desert, CA | Provide Education | $22,769 |
| Friends of the Cultural Center Palm Desert, CA | Promote Performing Arts | $22,769 |
| Habitat for Humanity Palm Desert, CA | To Support Families in Need of House | $22,769 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | Promote Art | $22,769 |
| Shelter from the Storm Palm Desert, CA | Support Victims of Domestic Violence | $22,769 |
| Animal Samaritans Thousand Palms, CA | Support Animal Well Being | $7,589 |
| California Paws Rescue Palm Desert, CA | Support Animal Well Being | $7,589 |
| Friends of the PS Animal Shelter Palm Springs, CA | Support Animal Well Being | $7,589 |
| Various Recognized Charities Indian Wells, CA | Charitable Purposes | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $15 | $136,812 | $136,812 | 9 | $15 | $3,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis and Mary Silver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louis and Mary Silver Foundation is led by Mary Silver, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Mary Silver
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Debi Alyssa Everett
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Louis and Mary Silver Foundation
How much does Louis and Mary Silver Foundation give each year?
Louis and Mary Silver Foundation gave $137K across 9 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Louis and Mary Silver Foundation's typical grant size?
Louis and Mary Silver Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $22,769, and its average grant was $15,201, across 9 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Louis and Mary Silver Foundation give grants?
Louis and Mary Silver Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (5 grants) and Palm Springs, CA (2 grants).
Does Louis and Mary Silver Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Louis and Mary Silver Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Animal Well Being" (3 grants).
Who are Louis and Mary Silver Foundation's largest grantees?
Louis and Mary Silver Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include College of the Desert Foundation ($22,769), Friends of the Cultural Center ($22,769) and Habitat for Humanity ($22,769), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Louis and Mary Silver Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Louis and Mary Silver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Louis and Mary Silver Foundation's EIN?
Louis and Mary Silver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4817822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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