The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2023 filing says it makes discretionary donations primarily in Mecklenburg County, with an emphasis on Jewish, medical, community human service, and artistic needs.
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family at a glance
In short: The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family gave $108K across 74 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,052
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 74
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,460
- -31.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $3,305,654
- +6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (14 of 74, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (94% 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 Marc & Mattye Silverman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It has no formal application process and accepts written requests. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mattye Silverman
Mailing address: 6707-C Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: (704) 362-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte ($31K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
404 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 404 grants of 404 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says most discretionary donations are given primarily in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina; the reported shares for South Carolina, New York, and the District of Columbia were 2%, 2%, and 1%, respectively, with Virginia reported at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 74 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $329; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $215 first-time, $360 repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 50% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2025) to $161K (2022). In 2025 it made 74 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Jewish - annual pledge, charlotte jewish news, ukrainian relief, the levine-sklut judaic library & resource center | $31,140 |
| Duke Brain Tumor Center Durham, NC | Medical | $15,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | Community | $11,000 |
| Temple Israel Charlotte, NC | JEWISH | $9,216 |
| Roof Above Charlotte, NC | Community | $5,000 |
| Mint Museum Charlotte, NC | ARTS | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth El Charlotte, NC | JEWISH | $2,500 |
| Levine Jewish Community Center Charlotte, NC | Jewish Community, Charlotte Jewish Film Festival | $2,448 |
| The Jewish Federation of Charleston SC Charleston, SC | JEWISH | $1,800 |
| Learning Society of Queens College Charlotte, NC | Academic | $1,750 |
Ready to take the next step with The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family?
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 | $3,305,654 | $347,354 | $124,882 | $108,052 | 74 | $109,085 | $291,825 | $220,046 |
| 2024 | $3,117,579 | $229,454 | $165,942 | $146,181 | 69 | $149,618 | $163,135 | $188,517 |
| 2023 | $3,054,067 | $151,566 | $172,061 | $141,085 | 81 | $146,244 | $54,936 | $173,437 |
| 2022 | $3,156,335 | $269,620 | $212,548 | $160,714 | 88 | $168,583 | $168,096 | $178,030 |
| 2021 | $3,099,263 | $573,689 | $167,115 | $149,744 | 92 | — | $481,016 | $140,525 |
| 2019 | $2,714,384 | $178,062 | $173,244 | $152,290 | 97 | — | $92,077 | $155,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family reported a distributable amount of $220K 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 is provided. The foundation’s filing identifies Jewish, medical, community human service, and artistic needs as areas of emphasis for its discretionary giving.
Its grantees include organizations serving different needs. Roof Above describes its mission as uniting the community to end homelessness through homeless and housing services in the Charlotte metro region. Foundation For The Carolinas describes itself as a community foundation that brings together people, ideas, and resources to create impact across a 13-county region in the Carolinas. Atrium Health Foundation says it supports Atrium Health’s work to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing. The Levine Jewish Community Center received a grant for Jewish community work and the Charlotte Jewish Film Festival.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $108,052. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $31,140, with a median of $360.
Among its largest grants were $31,140 to Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte for a Jewish annual pledge and other listed purposes; $15,000 to Duke Brain Tumor Center for medical purposes; $11,000 to Foundation For The Carolinas for community purposes; $9,216 to Temple Israel for Jewish purposes; and $5,000 to Roof Above for community purposes. Other grants included $2,500 each to Mint Museum for arts and Temple Beth El for Jewish purposes, and $2,448 to Levine Jewish Community Center for Jewish community purposes and the Charlotte Jewish Film Festival.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mattye B. Silverman as president, Shara K. Silverman as vice president, Lorin L. Stiefel as secretary, and Marc H. Silverman as treasurer.
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family is led by Mattye B. Silverman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mattye B. Silverman
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorin L. Stiefel
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc H. Silverman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shara K. Silverman
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Debra L. Foster (2019–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Marc & Mattye Silverman Family
How much does The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family give each year?
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family gave $108K across 74 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $146K across 69 grants.
What is The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family's typical grant size?
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family's median grant in 2025 was $360, and its average grant was $1,460, across 74 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family that year got $329 on average.
Where does The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family give grants?
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family gives mostly in North Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (45 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 74 grants with a stated purpose on The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (27 grants), "Jewish" (18 grants) and "Medical" (11 grants).
Who are The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family's largest grantees?
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte ($31,140), Duke Brain Tumor Center ($15,000) and Foundation for the Carolinas ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family?
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s filing identifies Jewish, medical, community human service, and artistic needs as areas of emphasis for its discretionary giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family's EIN?
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1678118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Other open foundation grants in North Carolina
North Carolina Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in North Carolina
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
Foundation For The Carolinas funds education and youth development, environmental and wildlife work, health and human services, and animal welfare, with a reported median grant of $25,000 in 2024. Its competitive programs focus on Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the Carolinas, and specific local communities, while donor-advised funds may support eligible nonprofits more broadly; it accepts applications for some competitive grants, but most grants are recommended by fund advisors and have no application process.
Assets
$3.9B
Grants
1,605
Total Given
$609.1M
State Employees Credit Union Foundation
Raleigh, NC
The foundation funds capital projects, regional or statewide programs, and organizational capacity building that strengthen North Carolina communities; it favors projects with broad or replicable impact and does not fund operating budgets or shortfalls. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,250 to $1 million, with a median of $2,500. Applications are accepted at any time and typically reviewed semiannually.
Assets
$61.0M
Grants
1,806
Total Given
$17.4M
Dogwood Health Trust
Asheville, NC
Dogwood Health Trust funds work in housing, education, economic opportunity, and health and wellness that improves wellbeing in Western North Carolina, including its 18 counties and the Qualla Boundary. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $21 million, with a median of $37,500; application requirements vary by funding opportunity.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
835
Total Given
$148.2M
The Winston-Salem Foundation
Winston-Salem, NC
The Winston-Salem Foundation funds charitable organizations serving Forsyth County, North Carolina, across areas including education, housing, economic opportunity, civic engagement, arts, health, and human services. Its 2024 median grant was $25,000; specific programs offer grants ranging from small grants of up to $2,000 to capital grants of up to $100,000. The profile describes application-based programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$630.1M
Grants
823
Total Given
$90.4M
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc
Asheville, NC
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina funds nonprofits and public agencies serving 18 Western North Carolina counties, including the Qualla Boundary, in areas such as cultural resources, education, human services, and natural resources. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though award sizes varied widely; some local opportunities cap grants at $5,000 or $7,500. It provides an online application system, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$481.0M
Grants
793
Total Given
$59.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in North Carolina
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marc-and-mattye-silverman-family-morg_e75cf768da524366bc078215e8768d44
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_561678118_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Marc \& Mattye Silverman Family funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-marc-and-mattye-silverman-family-morg_e75cf768da524366bc078215e8768d44},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-22. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family down — hundreds of funders to go?