Sitver Foundation Inc
Sitver Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports $92,000 in grants to 15 organizations; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Sitver Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sitver Foundation Inc gave $92K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,000
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,133
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $89,110
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sitver Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12217 Plantation Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (203) 222-7142
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sitver Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was TCS ($50K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipient-state shares of grant dollars were Connecticut 61%, Massachusetts 12%, New York 9%, California 8%, and Washington, DC 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sitver Foundation Inc gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $92K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TCS Westport, CT | General Support | $50,000 |
| Fcas Foxborough, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Shatterproof Norwalk, CT | General Support | $6,000 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| National Ms Society Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| United Hatzalah New York, NY | General Support | $1,800 |
| Afmda New York, NY | General Support | $1,800 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,800 |
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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 | $89,110 | $111,009 | $92,148 | $92,000 | 15 | $92,000 | $111,009 | $90,136 |
| 2024 | $70,108 | $9,818 | $81,173 | $80,000 | 10 | $80,000 | $10,648 | $81,112 |
| 2023 | $112,245 | $69,250 | $50,805 | $50,400 | 8 | $50,400 | $68,979 | $60,377 |
| 2022 | $93,800 | $7,702 | $46,548 | $45,400 | 6 | $45,400 | $9,676 | $60,591 |
| 2021 | $132,646 | $71,380 | $77,959 | $77,800 | 3 | $77,800 | $71,360 | $62,955 |
| 2020 | $139,225 | $10,033 | $168 | — | — | — | $10,033 | $45,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sitver Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $90K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The American Jewish Committee describes its work as advancing the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. The Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, stands with Israel, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust. Semper Fi & America’s Fund says it supports wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. The Gary Sinise Foundation describes programs supporting veterans, military members, first responders, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $92,000 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,800. The largest grants included $50,000 to TCS in Westport, Connecticut; $10,000 to FCAS in Foxborough, Massachusetts; and $6,000 to Shatterproof in Norwalk, Connecticut. Each was designated for general support.
Other reported 2025 grants included $5,000 to Stand With Us, $5,000 to the National MS Society, $3,600 to the American Jewish Committee, $2,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association, and $1,800 each to United Hatzalah, AFMDA, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Semper Fi & America’s Fund and the Gary Sinise Foundation each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Sitver as president and Meryl Sitver as treasurer.
Sitver Foundation Inc is led by Steven Sitver, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Sitver
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meryl Sitver
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sitver Foundation Inc
How much does Sitver Foundation Inc give each year?
Sitver Foundation Inc gave $92K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 10 grants.
What is Sitver Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sitver Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $6,133, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sitver Foundation Inc give grants?
Sitver Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (12%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Sitver Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sitver Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sitver Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sitver Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include TCS ($50,000), Fcas ($10,000) and Shatterproof ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sitver Foundation Inc?
Sitver Foundation Inc reported $89K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sitver Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The American Jewish Committee describes its work as advancing the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sitver Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Sitver Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sitver Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1501361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sitver 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Sitver Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sitver-foundation-inc-morg_5f918f4659f649fcae619c6e77a9102d
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