Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc
The organization (a) fosters, supports, promotes, and cultivates innovative strategies to confront social welfare challenges within American society and advance American prosperity and global leadership in the twenty-first century and beyond; (b) supports and conducts educational activities, including but not limited to, research, analyses, and convenings to better inform and engage the general public about these challenges and strategies; and (c) supports and conducts other projects and activities in furtherance of the foregoing.
Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc at a glance
In short: Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc gave $150K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,500
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $910,587
- +89.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Aspen Institute ($100K). Together the top 4 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $38K (2023) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute Washington, DC | 2025 Forum Support | $100,000 |
| The Asia Society New York, NY | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Washington International Trade Foundation Washington, DC | Event Sponsorships | $15,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Meeting Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $910,587 | $3,121,842 | $2,690,862 | $150,000 | 4 | $10,480 |
| 2023 | $479,607 | $2,421,060 | $2,385,540 | $37,500 | 2 | $18,943 |
| 2022 | $444,543 | $1,385,788 | $1,454,143 | $138,860 | 3 | $2,949 |
| 2021 | $482,068 | $500,148 | $759,667 | $134,150 | 2 | $83 |
| 2020 | $736,463 | $1,005,000 | $268,537 | — | — | — |
About Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc
Based on IRS filings
Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $911K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc is led by Sarah V. Stewart, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah V. Stewart
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
Executive Director, Treasurer & Secretary → CEO, Executive Director, Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
CEO, Executive Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $225K (2024)
Dmitri Alperovitch
Co-President & Executive Chairman
Executive Chairman → Co-Executive Chair, 2023
Co-Executive Chair → Co-President & Executive Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Hinman
Co-President & Executive Chairman
Executive Chair → Co-Executive Chair, 2023
Co-Executive Chair → Co-President & Executive Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Knipe
Director of Research & Analysis
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$148K (2024)
Jennifer Prescott
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew David
Vice President, Research & Analysis
Senior Director, Research & Analysis → Vice President, Research & Analysis, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$170K (2023) → $187K (2024)
Debra Delay
Treasurer & Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$163K (2023) → $195K (2024)
Lauren Stowe
General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Mahnaz Khan
Vice President & Policy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$177K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adina Renee Adler (2022–2023) — Deputy Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $225K, to Sarah Stewart (Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc
How much does Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc give each year?
Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc gave $150K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38K across 2 grants.
What is Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc's typical grant size?
Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $37,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc give grants?
Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc?
Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc reported $911K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc?
Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $911K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc's EIN?
Silverado Policy Accelerator Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1886884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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