Silver Tree Foundation Inc
Silver Tree Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $63K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K.
Silver Tree Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Silver Tree Foundation Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,000
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $63,242
- +175.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Silver Tree Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance University ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Silver Tree Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2024) to $125K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance University New York, NY | Code for Life Program | $65,000 |
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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 | $63,242 | $105,889 | $65,570 | $65,000 | 1 | $65,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $22,923 | $102,077 | $88,894 | $88,000 | 1 | $88,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $9,740 | $80,482 | $70,744 | $70,000 | 2 | $70,030 | $2 | $40 |
| 2021 | $2 | $125,002 | $125,000 | $125,000 | 2 | $125,000 | $2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Silver Tree Foundation Inc is led by Richard C. Ricks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard C. Ricks
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice S. Ricks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd D. Cullen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Holt
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Anthony Doye
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Ricks
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrea Archibald (2020) — Executive Di
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 Tree Foundation Inc
How much does Silver Tree Foundation Inc give each year?
Silver Tree Foundation Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 1 grant.
How large is Silver Tree Foundation Inc?
Silver Tree Foundation Inc reported $63K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $106K.
What is Silver Tree Foundation Inc?
Silver Tree Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $63K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Silver Tree Foundation Inc operate?
Silver Tree Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Silver Tree Foundation Inc's EIN?
Silver Tree Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3734562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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