Silverleaf Foundation Inc
Silverleaf Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $360,460 to charitable organizations, with 68% of grant dollars going to recipients in Connecticut.
Silverleaf Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Silverleaf Foundation Inc gave $360K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Connecticut. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,460
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,385
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,814,383
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (10 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (68% 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 Silverleaf Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1177, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (917) 392-1666
Website: https://silverleaffoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Silverleaf Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Canaan Community Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 115 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 68% of grant dollars went to Connecticut recipients, 12% to California, 8% to New York, 7% to the District of Columbia, and 3% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Silverleaf Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 22 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $303K (2020) to $360K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Canaan Community Foundation New Canaan, CT | General | $60,000 |
| New Canaan Historical & Museum Society New Canaan, CT | General | $50,000 |
| Domestic Viloence Crisis Center Stamford, CT | General | $35,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation San Francisco, CA | General | $30,460 |
| American Independent Foundation Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Building One Community Stamford, CT | General | $25,000 |
| Community Mindfulness Project New Canaan, CT | General | $20,000 |
| Norwalk Community College Norwalk, CT | General | $20,000 |
| Achievement First New Haven, CT | General | $15,000 |
| All Our Kin New Haven, CT | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,814,383 | $656,658 | $416,116 | $360,460 | 22 | $360,460 | $623,881 | $373,405 |
| 2023 | $3,573,841 | $440,108 | $400,826 | $352,200 | 22 | $352,200 | $404,927 | $328,987 |
| 2022 | $3,534,559 | $220,365 | $359,860 | $309,800 | 22 | $309,800 | $186,861 | $352,468 |
| 2021 | $3,674,054 | $794,343 | $368,896 | $309,755 | 23 | $309,755 | $759,276 | $349,425 |
| 2020 | $3,248,607 | $678,214 | $351,080 | $303,000 | 26 | — | $643,345 | $271,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Silverleaf Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $373K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including community giving, history, crisis support, journalism, immigrant services, mindfulness, education, and public knowledge.
The New Canaan Community Foundation describes its mission as addressing community needs through leadership on local issues, grants, and charitable giving. The Wikimedia Foundation says it works to develop and share educational content under a free license or in the public domain. Building One Community describes its work as educating, employing, empowering, and engaging immigrants and the broader community. Community Mindfulness Project says it provides accessible mindfulness training in under-resourced communities. Achievement First describes itself as a charter school organization operating K–12 public schools, including in Connecticut.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $360,460. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $60,000 to New Canaan Community Foundation, $50,000 to New Canaan Historical & Museum Society, $35,000 to Domestic Violence Crisis Center, $30,460 to Wikimedia Foundation, and $25,000 each to American Independent Foundation and Building One Community. The listed grants state a general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mayree Clark as president, Jeffrey Williams as vice president and secretary, and Kit Devereaux and Laura Saverin as directors. The foundation’s website lists Mayree Clark as founder and chair and identifies Kit Devereaux, Laura Saverin, Braden Williams, and Jeffrey Williams as trustees.
Silverleaf Foundation Inc is led by Mayree Clark, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mayree Clark
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kit Devereaux
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Saverin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Williams
Vice President & Secretary
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 Silverleaf Foundation Inc
How much does Silverleaf Foundation Inc give each year?
Silverleaf Foundation Inc gave $360K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $352K across 22 grants.
What is Silverleaf Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Silverleaf Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,385, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Silverleaf Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Silverleaf Foundation Inc give grants?
Silverleaf Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Canaan, CT (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Stamford, CT (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Silverleaf Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Silverleaf Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Silverleaf Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Silverleaf Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Canaan Community Foundation ($60,000), New Canaan Historical & Museum Society ($50,000) and Domestic Viloence Crisis Center ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Silverleaf Foundation Inc?
Silverleaf Foundation Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $360K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $373K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Silverleaf Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including community giving, history, crisis support, journalism, immigrant services, mindfulness, education, and public knowledge. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Silverleaf Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Silverleaf Foundation Inc's EIN?
Silverleaf Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4097906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Silverleaf Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Silverleaf Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/silverleaf-foundation-inc-morg_2d2008aedc3a4bccb5af288e78407b2c
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