Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation
The Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986 in New York City by the late Morris "Marty" Silverman, a businessman and philanthropist. Based in New York, NY, the foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on supporting organizations addressing critical social issues.
Key facts about Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation
- EIN
- 22-2777449
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,314,908
- Grants made (2024)
- 222
- Average grant
- $91,509
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (41 of 222, 2024)
- Total assets
- $499,859,709
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not maintain a website and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation's 222 itemized 2024 grants were New York (58%), District of Columbia (23%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (102 grants), Washington, DC (38 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants) and Bronx, NY (6 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 41 of 222 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $83K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$499.9M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$20.3M
+19.4% YoY
Grant Count
222
-2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$92K
+22.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs addressing the special needs of indigent senior citizens, including nursing homes and hospitals. Beyond this core focus, the foundation makes grants to educational and cultural organizations, and health and welfare agencies.
Primary funding interests include:
- Policy and human rights
- Environment
- Health
- Human services
- Jewish causes
- Democracy and civic engagement
- Voting rights
- Civil liberties and discrimination issues
Grantmaking
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
More than half of the foundation's grants remain in New York. The foundation also funds organizations in the District of Columbia and California, as well as work in Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 222 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of FY 2024:
- Total assets: $499,859,709
- Total revenues: $31,737,392
- Total expenses: $23,900,199
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $499,859,709 | $492,013,931 | $487,288,926 |
| Revenue | $31,737,392 | $24,487,674 | $33,997,785 |
| Expenses | $23,900,199 | $19,762,669 | $22,737,231 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $57,948,240 | $43,160,889 | $39,351,287 |
| Net Investment Income | $27,971,513 | $21,500,766 | $31,130,318 |
| Distributable Amount | $74,914,567 | $57,910,351 | $45,574,847 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1,140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Citizens for Resp & Ethics in Washington ($850,000), Earthjustice ($850,000), Reset Tech ($600,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITIZENS FOR RESP & ETHICS IN WASHINGTON Washington, DC | GENERAL DONATION | $850,000 |
| EARTHJUSTICE New York, NY | GENERAL DONATION | $850,000 |
| RESET TECH Washington, DC | GENERAL DONATION | $600,000 |
| SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS New York, NY | GENERAL DONATION | $580,000 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS New York, NY | GENERAL DONATION | $576,000 |
| STATE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND New York, NY | GENERAL DONATION | $575,000 |
| IRC CENTER FOR ECONOMIC OPPTY San Diego, CA | GENERAL DONATION | $500,000 |
| NATURAL RESOURCE DEFENSE COUNCIL New York, NY | GENERAL DONATION | $500,000 |
| VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER Washington, DC | GENERAL DONATION | $500,000 |
| NEW ISRAEL FUND Philadelphia, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $450,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorin Silverman | President/Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Patty Lipshutz | V.P./Secretary | 3 | — |
| Allison Silverman | Director | 3 | — |
| Seth Silverman | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 130 E 59th St Ste 1102, New York City, NY 10022-1384
Telephone: 212-832-9170
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation fund?
The foundation supports programs addressing the special needs of indigent senior citizens, including nursing homes and hospitals. Beyond this core focus, the foundation makes grants to educational and cultural organizations, and health and welfare agencies. Primary funding interests include: • Policy and human rights • Environment • Health • Human services • Jewish causes • Democracy and civic engagement • Voting rights • Civil liberties and discrimination issues
How do I apply for a grant from Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation?
The foundation does not maintain a website and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation make grants?
More than half of the foundation's grants remain in New York. The foundation also funds organizations in the District of Columbia and California, as well as work in Israel.
What size grants does Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation award?
In 2024, Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation awarded 222 grants totaling $20.3M — an average of about $92K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation's EIN?
Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2777449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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