Silent Partner Grants is a private foundation based in San Marino, California, established in 2016. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity with a primary focus on grantmaking to support various programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.1M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
Grant Count
32
Avg Grant Size
$77K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Silent Partner Grants reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
Silent Partner Grants made 18 grants in 2022, with a combined value of approximately $1.3 million. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2022:
- Total Assets: $51,120,758
- Total Revenues: $1,680,305
- Total Expenses: $4,123,739
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,233,117
The foundation operates with a single employee and generates revenue primarily through investment income and dividends rather than contributions or grants received.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,069,937 | $49,742,766 | $51,120,758 |
| Revenue | $4,866,206 | — | $1,680,305 |
| Expenses | $3,635,805 | — | $4,123,739 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,807,597 | — | $3,230,791 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,065,963 | — | $786,510 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,973,128 | — | $2,832,209 |
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
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Semester at Sea ($501,075), David Lynch Foundation ($500,000), Navy Seal Foundation ($330,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABILITY CONNECTION IRVING, TX | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| CONTRIBUTION FROM K-1 - USLF II QP PARTNERS LP CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $19 |
| CORELIGHT SANTE FE, NM | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $72,000 |
| CROHNS & COLITIS FDN NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $260 |
| DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $500,000 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY DURHAM, NC | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $110,000 |
| EISENHOWER HEALTH RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| FLINTRIDGE PREPARATORY LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $101,700 |
| FOLDS OF HONOR OWASSO, OK | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $3,099 |
| FOOTHILL FAMILY PASADENA, CA | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gregory Chapman serves as President of Silent Partner Grants, with a reported compensation of $200,000 as of November 2023.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY CHAPMAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $200,000 |
| PHIL BAKER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| NICHOLAS GHISELLI | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JASON BECCARIS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Silent Partner Grants?
Silent Partner Grants made 18 grants in 2022, with a combined value of approximately $1.3 million. Recent grants include: • Maharishi International University: $200,000 • Little Sisters Fund: $130,000 • Flintridge Preparatory School: $105,050 The foundation distributes grants described as "To Support Program" funding to its grantees.
What size grants does Silent Partner Grants award?
In 2024, Silent Partner Grants awarded 32 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $77K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Silent Partner Grants required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Silent Partner Grants reported a distributable amount of $3.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Silent Partner Grants's EIN?
Silent Partner Grants's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3736775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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