The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation
The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $112K.
The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,200,000
- +118.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,200,000
- +118.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200,000
- Total assets
- $3,477,209
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baltimore Community Foundation ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 47 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation gives
- Giving grew 161% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 493% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $371K (2020) to $2.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | To Further the Goals of the Organization | $1,200,000 |
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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 | $3,477,209 | $69,077 | $1,250,566 | $1,200,000 | 1 | $1,200,000 | $112,150 | $243,216 |
| 2023 | $4,658,698 | $296,405 | $625,522 | $550,000 | 1 | $550,000 | $221,655 | $275,456 |
| 2022 | $4,987,815 | $495,408 | $2,061,124 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $2,000,000 | $421,265 | $343,657 |
| 2021 | $6,553,531 | $286,760 | $541,054 | $460,000 | 24 | $460,000 | $192,535 | $382,683 |
| 2020 | $6,807,825 | $-471,040 | $436,348 | $371,185 | 20 | — | $164,704 | $367,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation is led by Paul Silber, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Silber
President
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Hess
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Chairman → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wolman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ziger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Callard
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jean F. Silber (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Lee Rosenberg (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Shirley Mohr (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation
How much does The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation give each year?
The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $550K across 1 grant.
How large is The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation?
The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation operate?
The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland.
What is The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation's EIN?
The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2005856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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