Silver Sun Foundation
Silver Sun Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing says it plans to make grants, contributions, and provide financial assistance to organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes.
Silver Sun Foundation at a glance
In short: Silver Sun Foundation gave $58K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,858
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,786
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,192
- Total assets
- $4,121,941
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 Sun Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 241 Central Park West 18E, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (917) 922-7854
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Silver Sun Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wfuv ($20K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 67% of grant dollars, recipients in Virginia received 26%, and recipients in Massachusetts received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Silver Sun Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $15K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). 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 $50K (2021) to $96K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wfuv Bronx, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Skylight Brooklyn, NY | General | $15,000 |
| UFO Fairfax, VA | General | $15,000 |
| Fordham Boston, MA | General | $4,000 |
| Maysles Film New York, NY | General | $1,200 |
| Woodstock Refugee Network Woodstock, NY | General | $1,183 |
| Film at Lincoln Center New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Queerly New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Athens Cultural Center Athens, NY | General | $300 |
| Woodstock Film Festival Woodstock, NY | General | $175 |
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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 | $4,121,941 | $224,529 | $256,263 | $57,858 | 10 | $216,041 | $64,971 |
| 2023 | $3,955,854 | $114,743 | $328,312 | $88,683 | 11 | $288,089 | — |
| 2022 | $3,728,451 | $212,351 | $299,031 | $95,703 | 12 | $258,060 | — |
| 2021 | $4,531,336 | $282,040 | $213,076 | $50,250 | 7 | $172,904 | $118,214 |
| 2020 | $4,090,076 | $8,775 | $228,985 | $75,250 | 5 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its planned support for Section 501(c)(3) organizations serving religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied activities. For example, Film at Lincoln Center says its mission is to support film and related media through festivals, year-round programming, and educational activities. The Woodstock Film Festival says it supports filmmakers through an annual festival and year-round programming, including mentoring and educational programs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $57,858. Grants ranged from $175 to $20,000, with a median of $1,192. The largest grants were $20,000 to WFUV, $15,000 to Skylight, and $15,000 to UFO. Other grants included $4,000 to Fordham, $1,200 to Maysles Film, and $1,183 to Woodstock Refugee Network. Each grant was listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen Goodman and Paul Goodman as trustees.
Silver Sun Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Silver Sun Foundation
How much does Silver Sun Foundation give each year?
Silver Sun Foundation gave $58K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 11 grants.
What is Silver Sun Foundation's typical grant size?
Silver Sun Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,192, and its average grant was $5,786, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Silver Sun Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Silver Sun Foundation give grants?
Silver Sun Foundation gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (26%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Woodstock, NY (2 grants).
Does Silver Sun Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Silver Sun Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Silver Sun Foundation's largest grantees?
Silver Sun Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wfuv ($20,000), Skylight ($15,000) and UFO ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Silver Sun Foundation?
Silver Sun Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $225K.
What does Silver Sun Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its planned support for Section 501(c)(3) organizations serving religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Silver Sun Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Silver Sun Foundation's EIN?
Silver Sun Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6963623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Silver Sun 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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Grantable. (2026). Silver Sun Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/silver-sun-foundation-morg_7c83f62f33cb43398f6e354c7eb2fe95
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