The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation
Grants are made in accordance with the articles of incorporation dated december 21, 1981, as amended. Such articles were amended and restated pursuant to Ohio revised code section 1702.38(d) as of july 30, 2014. The corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable purposes by conducting or supporting activities related to the joseph s. & jeannette m. Silber hope lodge that are for the benefit of, perform the functions of, or carry out the charitable purposes of the American cancer society.
The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation gave $240K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $240K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $240,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $240,000
- Total assets
- $5,100,640
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($240K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2019) to $240K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | For use in operating the joseph s. & jeanette m. Silber hope lodge in cleveland, Ohio. | $240,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,100,640 | $186,452 | $267,129 | $240,000 | 1 | $181,967 |
| 2023 | $5,180,412 | $189,410 | $227,233 | $200,000 | 1 | $97,044 |
| 2022 | $5,218,235 | $714,299 | $226,407 | $200,000 | 1 | $262,105 |
| 2021 | $4,730,326 | $779,638 | $225,915 | $200,000 | 1 | $779,334 |
| 2020 | $4,176,603 | $-25,064 | $225,887 | $200,000 | 1 | $-31,650 |
| 2019 | $4,427,554 | $721,139 | $225,372 | $200,000 | 1 | $718,075 |
About The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation is a public charity, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $240K. Net investment income was $182K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation is led by Gerald A. Becker, President & Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald A. Becker
President & Trustee
Vice President & Trustee → President & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lucas Witters
Secretary & Trustee
Secretary → Secretary & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy Ellis McClenaghan
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jon Catanese
Vice President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cara Stock
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Crepage EdD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kimberly E. Epley PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Moses
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Edward G. Mansour MD (2019–2022) — Past Trustee
- Former: Rodney Twells (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Russell F. Catanese (2019–2022) — Past Trustee
- Former: Sara Wells (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Donna Ferrante (2019–2021) — Past Trustee
- Former: Meagan Roether (2019–2021) — Past Trustee
- Former: Racheal Warner (2019–2021) — Past Trustee
- Former: William Culbertson (2019) — Past Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation
How much does The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation give each year?
The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation gave $240K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
How large is The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation?
The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $186K.
Where does The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation operate?
The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph S and Jeanette M Silber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1363915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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