Silver Lining Foundation
Silver Lining Foundation is a private foundation based in Norman, Oklahoma. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $92,300 through 12 grants to charitable organizations.
Silver Lining Foundation at a glance
In short: Silver Lining Foundation gave $92K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,300
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,692
- -33.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,774,789
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Silver Lining Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 1409 Skylar Way, Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (432) 687-6200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Silver Lining Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Warrior National Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported by recipient state as 78% to Texas, 16% to Colorado, 2% to the District of Columbia, 1% to New York, and 1% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Silver Lining Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 122% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $170K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior National Foundation Austin, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Burke Center for Youth Driftwood, TX | Charitabl | $15,000 |
| Providence Network Denver, CO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| TX Heritage Songwriters Association Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Refuge Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Engineering Dept Austin, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Chac Austin, TX | Charitable | $4,800 |
| Aspcaorg Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,774,789 | $82,567 | $155,442 | $92,300 | 12 | $112,028 | $62,774 | $103,843 |
| 2023 | $1,847,664 | $61,257 | $161,139 | $92,632 | 8 | $112,777 | $35,067 | $98,301 |
| 2022 | $1,947,546 | $299,122 | $222,141 | $170,400 | 5 | $171,213 | $14,892 | $72,398 |
| 2021 | $1,870,565 | $1,238,235 | $53,050 | $41,554 | 5 | $42,329 | $25,914 | $43,938 |
| 2020 | $685,380 | $54,604 | $63,597 | $55,000 | 7 | — | $20,419 | $39,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Silver Lining Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as housing and homelessness: Providence Network describes its own mission as helping people affected by addiction, abuse, and homelessness through a transitional housing program.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $92,300 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $8,750. Among the largest grants were $15,000 each to Warrior National Foundation, Burke Center for Youth, and Providence Network; and $10,000 each to Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, TX Heritage Songwriters Association, and The Refuge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Charles Farmer and Dana L Farmer as directors.
Silver Lining Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana L. Farmer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Charles Farmer
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Silver Lining Foundation
How much does Silver Lining Foundation give each year?
Silver Lining Foundation gave $92K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 8 grants.
What is Silver Lining Foundation's typical grant size?
Silver Lining Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $7,692, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Silver Lining Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Silver Lining Foundation give grants?
Silver Lining Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (6 grants).
Does Silver Lining Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Silver Lining Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Silver Lining Foundation's largest grantees?
Silver Lining Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Warrior National Foundation ($15,000), Burke Center for Youth ($15,000) and Providence Network ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Silver Lining Foundation?
Silver Lining Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Silver Lining Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Silver Lining Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Silver Lining Foundation's EIN?
Silver Lining Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1987349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Silver Lining Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Silver Lining Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/silver-lining-foundation-morg_e432fbe701f6405fbb3d642609de16c7
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