Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts, Dance & Athletics is a private foundation based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, and files Form 990-PF. Its website says it supports education, the arts, dance, and athletics.
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics at a glance
In short: Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics gave $3.7M across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $117K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,749,903
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $117,184
- +29.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,750
- Total assets
- $6,479,770
- -4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (8 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to contact Robert M. Stover III by email. It specifies that no particular information or materials are required and that awards have no restrictions. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert M Stover Iii
Mailing address: 3811 W Chester Pike Building 2 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: (484) 420-0225
Email: rstover@grahampartners.net
Website: HTTPS://WWW.SEFADA.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YSC Academy Inc ($800K). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 143 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% each to Vermont and New Hampshire, 1% to Massachusetts, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 32 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $150K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $226K (2020) to $3.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YSC Academy Inc Wayne, PA | Educational Support | $800,031 |
| Benchmark School Media, PA | Educational Support | $700,059 |
| Malvern Preparatory School Malvern, PA | Educational Support | $525,000 |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Scranton, PA | Educational Support | $504,800 |
| The Shipley School Bryn Mawr, PA | Educational Support | $325,000 |
| Burke Mountain Academy East Burke, VT | Educational Support | $175,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Educational Support | $170,000 |
| The Swag Soccer LLC Newtown Square, PA | Youth Athletic Program Support | $127,013 |
| Crispus Attucks York York, PA | Educational Support | $65,000 |
| The Phelps School Malvern, PA | Educational Support | $55,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,479,770 | $3,554,558 | $3,798,528 | $3,749,903 | 32 | $3,762,185 | $226,363 | $296,041 |
| 2024 | $6,754,131 | $3,638,094 | $3,159,552 | $3,085,021 | 34 | $3,111,059 | $229,594 | $268,561 |
| 2023 | $6,289,451 | $2,631,241 | $3,704,086 | $3,625,977 | 40 | $3,652,449 | $169,335 | $317,213 |
| 2022 | $7,155,430 | $2,823,408 | $2,229,889 | $1,873,514 | 24 | $2,199,248 | — | $290,902 |
| 2021 | $6,515,727 | $7,022,000 | $584,527 | $283,539 | 13 | $565,113 | — | $21,983 |
| 2020 | $77,810 | $253,788 | $239,096 | $225,500 | 12 | — | — | $3,014 |
| 2019 | $63,248 | $199,198 | $371,299 | $343,800 | 12 | — | — | $5,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics reported a distributable amount of $296K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated areas of support include education, the arts, dance, and athletics. Its website describes support for need-based private-school tuition assistance and supplemental educational content for public-school children, as well as athletic and arts programs.
Its 2025 grantees include schools and educational organizations with varied missions. YSC Academy describes itself as a licensed private academic school for grades 7–12. Benchmark School says it helps bright students who learn differently or have yet to reach their academic potential develop the skills and confidence to become lifelong learners. Burke Mountain Academy says it gives ski racers the opportunity to pursue academic and athletic potential. Other 2025 recipients included colleges, a youth soccer program, and organizations focused on community and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $3,749,903. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $800,031, with a median of $18,750. The largest awards included YSC Academy ($800,031), Benchmark School ($700,059), Malvern Preparatory School ($525,000), St. Joseph’s Preparatory School ($504,800), and The Shipley School ($325,000). The filing listed educational support as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert M. Stover III as president, Steven C. Graham as chairman, and Sandy Williamson as secretary and treasurer.
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics is led by Robert M. Stover III, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Stover III
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven C. Graham
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Williamson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Monika K Briggs (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Sandra Williamson (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics
How much does Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics give each year?
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics gave $3.7M across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 34 grants.
What is Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics's typical grant size?
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics's median grant in 2025 was $18,750, and its average grant was $117,184, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics that year got $17K on average.
Where does Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics give grants?
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), Malvern, PA (4 grants), Bryn Mawr, PA (3 grants) and Newtown Square, PA (3 grants).
Does Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (26 grants) and "Youth Athletic Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics's largest grantees?
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics's largest 2025 grantees include YSC Academy Inc ($800,031), Benchmark School ($700,059) and Malvern Preparatory School ($525,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics?
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics fund?
The foundation’s stated areas of support include education, the arts, dance, and athletics. Its website describes support for need-based private-school tuition assistance and supplemental educational content for public-school children, as well as athletic and arts programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics?
The foundation’s filing says to contact Robert M. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics's EIN?
Silverback Educational Foundation for the Arts Dance and Athletics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4902114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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