SILVERLINING IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT SOCIETY HAS THE INFORMATION AND CAPABILITIES NEEDED TO ENSURE A SAFE AND SECURE ATMOSPHERE. WE SUPPORT OPEN RESEARCH, SCIENCE-BASED POLICY AND BROAD STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING AND PROTECTION OF THE ATMOSPHERE IN A WORLD WITH EMERGING INTERVENTIONS IN WEATHER AND CLIMATE. OUR WORK FOCUSES ON ADVANCING RIGOROUS, INDEPENDENT SCIENCE AND EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY, ECONOMIC PROSPERITY AND NATIONAL SECURITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+59.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$566K
+31.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$283K
+96.8% YoY
About Silverlining
Based on IRS filings
Silverlining is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $566K. Net investment income was $384K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,557,023 | $1,602,386 | $1,454,413 |
| Revenue | $6,670,628 | $3,678,261 | $2,764,182 |
| Expenses | $6,497,308 | $3,514,661 | $2,977,137 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $384,200 | $629,880 | $1,024 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Research Foundation for Suny University at Albany ($400,000), University of Central Florida ($165,976).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ORLANDO, FL | R&D: CHARACTERIZATION OF STRATOSPHERIC AEROSOL INJECTION (SAI) ON THE PROPULSION EMISSIONS | $165,976 |
| THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR SUNY UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY ALBANY, NY | R&D: LEAD THE NEAR-FIELD MODELING EFFORT FOR THE STAR PROGRAM | $400,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY WANSER | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $240,417 |
| CARLA HOLTZE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY BAIRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEAN FRANCOIS LAMARQUE | CHIEF CLIMATE SCIENTIST | 40 | $452,000 |
| DANIEL BOWEN | PLATFORM ENGINEER | 40 | $249,167 |
| NICOLAS ESGUERRA | DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY | 40 | $160,167 |
| ALEXANDRA REEVES | SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST | 40 | $117,333 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silverlining?
Silverlining is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Silverlining?
As of 2024, Silverlining holds $2.6M in total assets with $6.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $566K in 2024.
Where does Silverlining operate?
Silverlining has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Washington.
What size grants does Silverlining award?
In 2024, Silverlining awarded 2 grants totaling $566K — an average of about $283K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Silverlining's EIN?
Silverlining's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1908884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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