The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman
The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 23 grants totaling $1,057,200 to charitable organizations.
The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman at a glance
In short: The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman gave $1.1M across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), top state Maryland. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,057,200
- +37.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,965
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,700
- Total assets
- $15,456,439
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (42% 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 The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman
- 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: 5630 Wisconsin Ave 104, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 571-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medstar ($219K). Together the top 10 received $809K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 74 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Maryland (42%), Colorado (27%), Florida (15%), Washington, DC (11%), and Pennsylvania (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $461K (2021) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar Bethesda, MD | Overall Charitable Purpose | $218,500 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Overall Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| Els for Autism Jupiter, FL | Overall Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options Fort Lauderdale, FL | Overall Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Makom Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Rockville, MD | Overall Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Sibley Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Diener School North Bethesda, MD | Overall Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | Overall Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Vail Health Vail, CO | Overall Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital Washington, DC | Overall Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
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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 | $15,456,439 | $2,167,653 | $1,258,093 | $1,057,200 | 23 | $1,139,542 | $1,369,880 | $945,880 |
| 2024 | $14,546,879 | $2,269,724 | $801,215 | $771,433 | 17 | $780,094 | $1,772,859 | $860,891 |
| 2023 | $13,078,370 | $1,680,648 | $800,940 | $629,448 | 13 | $715,194 | $1,017,423 | $716,906 |
| 2022 | $12,198,662 | $1,114,740 | $954,813 | $847,586 | 11 | $884,309 | $617,036 | $741,135 |
| 2021 | $12,038,735 | $1,965,827 | $582,343 | $460,850 | 10 | $521,416 | $1,769,710 | $724,109 |
| 2020 | $10,655,251 | $1,727,740 | $644,998 | $510,600 | 10 | — | $540,101 | $545,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman reported a distributable amount of $946K 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 grants included support for healthcare organizations, schools, and organizations serving children and people with disabilities.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. National Jewish Health says its mission is to provide integrated patient care, research diseases and find cures, and educate healthcare professionals. The Diener School describes its work as providing a holistic educational and therapeutic environment for students who need smaller classes and individualized attention. Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options says it serves abused, neglected, and at-risk children and people with developmental disabilities in the Jewish community. Roundup River Ranch says it offers free, medically supported camp programs for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,057,200. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $218,500, with a median of $34,700.
Among the largest grants were $218,500 to MedStar in Bethesda, Maryland, and $200,000 to National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado. Other grants included $50,000 each to Els for Autism, Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options, Makom Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, Sibley Hospital Foundation, The Diener School, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, and Vail Health. Roundup River Ranch received $37,000. Each grant’s stated purpose was “overall charitable purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carlynn Silverman as president, Lisa Ivy Harwood as vice president, and Amy Louise Dickstein as vice president.
The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman is led by Carlynn Silverman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carlynn Silverman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Louise Dickstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Ivy Harwood
Vice President
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 The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman
How much does The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman give each year?
The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman gave $1.1M across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $771K across 17 grants.
What is The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman's typical grant size?
The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman's median grant in 2025 was $34,700, and its average grant was $45,965, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman give grants?
The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman's top state is Maryland, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Rockville, MD (3 grants) and Jupiter, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman's largest grantees?
The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman's largest 2025 grantees include Medstar ($218,500), National Jewish Health ($200,000) and Els for Autism ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman?
The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman reported $15.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $946K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for healthcare organizations, schools, and organizations serving children and people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman?
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 The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman's EIN?
The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2002734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman 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 17, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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