Silver Family Foundation
The Silver Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. It provides financial support to nonprofits in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho that work with at-risk youth, with a focus on long-term, transformative youth development.
Key facts about Silver Family Foundation
In short: Silver Family Foundation gave $3.2M across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), top state Oregon. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 06-1532898
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,182,693
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- Average grant
- $63,654
- Median grant
- $37,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (9 of 50, 2025)
- Total assets
- $145,188,736
- Primary geography
- Oregon (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The foundation lists spring and fall cycles, with proposals due March 31 and September 30.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; 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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$145.2M
+332.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+29.8% YoY
Grant Count
50
+2.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
+27.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Silver Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Silver Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 50 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support nonprofits focused on transformative youth development. Its priorities include structured, ongoing mentoring; academic intervention, including support for reading benchmarks; students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being; and preparation for high school completion, college, and careers.
The foundation’s grantees include organizations with varied approaches to youth development. Friends of the Children – Seattle describes its work as empowering youth facing significant obstacles through relationships with professional mentors for 12 or more years. Rainier Scholars says it provides holistic support to cultivate the academic potential and leadership skills of underrepresented students. Portland Art Museum describes its mission as engaging diverse communities through art and film and educating for the enrichment of present and future generations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $3,182,693. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $37,500. The foundation’s website says grants are typically $15,000 to $50,000 and that it makes approximately 40 grants annually; multi-year grants are considered, and general operating requests are accepted.
Review Cycle
** The foundation lists spring and fall cycles, with proposals due March 31 and September 30. Full applications are due approximately March 31 or September 30, depending on the cycle, and awards are announced about three months after the application deadline.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Silver Family Foundation
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Oregon, Washington, and Idaho as its geographic focus. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (48%), Washington (21%), Colorado (16%), and Idaho (11%); California received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 50 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YOUNGLIFE Colorado Springs, CO | INTRODUCING ADOLESCENTS TO JESUS CHRIST AND HELPING THEM GROW IN THEIR FAITH | $500,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN SEATTLE Seattle, WA | MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN | $250,000 |
| PORTLAND ART MUSEUM Portland, OR | YOUTH ENRICHMENT THROUGH ART EDUCATION | $250,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF THE KLAMATH FALLS Klamath Falls, OR | MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN | $225,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN PORTLAND Portland, OR | MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN | $165,000 |
| DE LA SALLE NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Portland, OR | COLLEGE PREP EDUCATION | $125,000 |
| COLLEGE POSSIBLE Gresham, OR | MENTORING LOW INCOME STUDENTS TO GET INTO COLLEGEMENTORING LOW INCOME STUDENTS TO GET INTO COLLEGE | $110,000 |
| FAR AND WISE Hailey, ID | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| RAINIER SCHOLARS Seattle, WA | YOUTH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, COLLEGE PREP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $100,000 |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL IN PENINSULA Vaughn, WA | PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH CONNECTING THEM WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. | $60,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,188,736 | $115,459,845 | $3,822,414 | $3,182,693 |
| 2024 | $33,551,305 | $2,037,973 | $2,886,802 | $2,451,877 |
| 2023 | $34,400,134 | $608,400 | $7,117,955 | $6,701,997 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $145,188,736 | $33,551,305 | $34,400,134 |
| Revenue | $115,459,845 | $2,037,973 | $608,400 |
| Expenses | $3,822,414 | $2,886,802 | $7,117,955 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,516,488 | $2,752,560 | $6,971,131 |
| Net Investment Income | $115,116,119 | $1,903,731 | $725,044 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,094,064 | $1,780,158 | $1,869,309 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following trustees: Philip and Barbara Silver, Peter Milo Silver, and Philip Tyler Silver.
Silver Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Milo Silver
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip And Barbara Silver
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Silver Family Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 18234, Portland, OR 97218
Phone: (999) 999-9999
Website: https://silverfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Silver Family Foundation
How much does Silver Family Foundation give each year?
Silver Family Foundation gave $3.2M across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 49 grants.
What is Silver Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Silver Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $37,500, and its average grant was $63,654, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Silver Family Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does Silver Family Foundation give grants?
Silver Family Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (21%) and Colorado (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (16 grants), Seattle, WA (8 grants), Hailey, ID (4 grants) and Klamath Falls, OR (2 grants).
Does Silver Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Silver Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mentoring Program for Children" (8 grants), "Youth and Family Services" (3 grants) and "Youth Education Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Silver Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Silver Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Younglife ($500,000), Friends of the Children Seattle ($250,000) and Portland Art Museum ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Silver Family Foundation?
Silver Family Foundation reported $145.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Silver Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support nonprofits focused on transformative youth development. Its priorities include structured, ongoing mentoring; academic intervention, including support for reading benchmarks; students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being; and preparation for high school completion, college, and careers. The foundation’s grantees include organizations with varied approaches to youth development. Friends of the Children – Seattle describes its work as empowering youth…
How do I apply for a grant from Silver Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Silver Family Foundation's EIN?
Silver Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1532898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Silver Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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