Silver Levine Charitable Trust
Silver Levine Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Middletown Springs, Vermont. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and states that all trust funds had been disbursed to charitable organizations and no funds remained; the trust therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Silver Levine Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Silver Levine Charitable Trust gave $166K across 18 grants in 2022 (avg $9K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $165,610
- -10.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 18
- +350.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $9,201
- -80.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (33% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Silver Levine Charitable Trust
- Contact
Application contact: Leslie Silver
Mailing address: 79 Rocks Trees Lane, Middletown Springs, VT 05757
Phone: (802) 235-2335
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Silver Levine Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Nadassah ($35K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Pennsylvania (33%), New York (23%), and Maryland (18%), followed by California and Massachusetts (6% each). These figures describe the locations of 2022 recipients, not a stated geographic funding restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Silver Levine Charitable Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $185K (2021). In 2022 it made 18 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nadassah New York, NY | Unrestricted Support | $34,999 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted Support | $30,000 |
| Old York Road Temple Beth Am Abington, PA | Unrestricted Support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Support | $20,000 |
| Oxfam Boston, MA | Unrestricted Support | $10,000 |
| Mazon Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| Center for Art in Wood Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| Ukraine Crisis Fund Federal Way, WA | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| Bishop Area Climbers Coalition Bishop, CA | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-3,454 | $175,506 | $165,610 | 18 | $165,610 | — | — |
| 2021 | $177,735 | $67,382 | $188,525 | $184,999 | 4 | $184,999 | $63,856 | $11,372 |
| 2020 | $300,640 | $19,962 | $23,067 | $19,999 | 7 | — | $16,894 | $15,989 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2022 grants went to charitable organizations with varied missions. For example, Himalayan Children’s Charities describes its mission as caring for and educating abandoned and orphaned children; Migrant Justice says it works to build farmworkers’ voice, capacity, and power and organize for economic justice and human rights; and DC Greens says it advances health equity by building a just and resilient food system.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the trust reported 18 grants totaling $165,610. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $34,999, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $34,999 to NADASSAH, $30,000 to Doctors Without Borders, $25,000 to Old York Road Temple Beth Am, $20,000 to Planned Parenthood, and $10,000 to Oxfam. These grants were listed as unrestricted support.
The 2022 filing says the trust did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also describes a request process: a letter stating the requesting organization’s name, the charitable activity it supports, and how a contribution would be used. The filing listed no deadlines or award restrictions. Because the filing was marked final and stated that no funds remained, these are filing-era details, not current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Leslie Silver as trustee.
Silver Levine Charitable Trust is led by Leslie Silver, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Leslie Silver
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Evelyn Silver (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Silver Levine Charitable Trust
How much does Silver Levine Charitable Trust give each year?
Silver Levine Charitable Trust gave $166K across 18 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $185K across 4 grants.
What is Silver Levine Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Silver Levine Charitable Trust's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,201, across 18 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Silver Levine Charitable Trust give grants?
Silver Levine Charitable Trust's top state is Pennsylvania, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Maryland (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Silver Levine Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Silver Levine Charitable Trust's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Silver Levine Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Silver Levine Charitable Trust's largest 2022 grantees include Nadassah ($34,999), Doctors Without Borders ($30,000) and Old York Road Temple Beth Am ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Silver Levine Charitable Trust fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2022 grants went to charitable organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Silver Levine Charitable Trust?
Silver Levine Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Silver Levine Charitable Trust's EIN?
Silver Levine Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2188614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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