Our Silent Canvas
Our Silent Canvas is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Woodstock, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $225. Net investment income was $335.
Our Silent Canvas at a glance
In short: Our Silent Canvas gave $225 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $225), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $225
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $225
- Total assets
- $243,509
- -36.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Our Silent Canvas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tergar International ($225).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225 (2023) to $225 (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $225.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tergar International Minneapolis, MN | Use for Meditative App | $225 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,509 | $265,890 | $425,602 | $225 | 1 | $413,981 | $335 |
| 2023 | $380,479 | $288,830 | $268,896 | $225 | 1 | $262,035 | $817 |
| 2022 | $356,489 | $271,936 | $44,677 | — | — | $33,522 | $270 |
| 2021 | $127,879 | $140,097 | $191,495 | — | — | $157,570 | $8,474 |
| 2020 | $179,341 | $58,510 | $191,983 | — | — | — | $16,381 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Our Silent Canvas is led by Christopher Bono, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Bono
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann Bono
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Bono
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Our Silent Canvas
How much does Our Silent Canvas give each year?
Our Silent Canvas gave $225 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $225 across 1 grant.
How large is Our Silent Canvas?
Our Silent Canvas reported $244K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $266K.
What is Our Silent Canvas?
Our Silent Canvas is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Woodstock, NY. It holds $244K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Our Silent Canvas operate?
Our Silent Canvas has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Our Silent Canvas's EIN?
Our Silent Canvas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4563522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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