The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family
The Marc and Mattye Silverman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1990, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$146K
+3.6% YoY
Grant Count
69
-14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+21.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Marc and Mattye Silverman's philanthropic approach is rooted in their personal values and commitment to community service. As Marc has stated, "We just felt like we had to give back, so other people would have the opportunity to get the treatment that we received."
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education — particularly STEM education and science teacher support
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The Silvermans' giving is also deeply connected to their Jewish faith and community. Marc and Mattye have emphasized that "it is our responsibility to help heal our world and leave it better than we found it." Their philanthropic work has included significant support for Jewish institutions and community initiatives in Charlotte, including efforts to rebuild the Charlotte Hebrew Cemetery and support for Temple Beth El.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $36 to $32,534.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $3,305,654 (most recent filing)
Total Giving: $108,052
Annual Revenue: $152,000 (2023)
Annual Expenses: $172,000 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)
The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since May 1990 (EIN: 56-1678118).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,117,579 | $3,054,067 | $3,156,335 |
| Revenue | $229,454 | $151,566 | $269,620 |
| Expenses | $165,942 | $172,061 | $212,548 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $149,618 | $146,244 | $168,583 |
| Net Investment Income | $163,135 | $54,936 | $168,096 |
| Distributable Amount | $188,517 | $173,437 | $178,030 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTYE B SILVERMAN | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| SHARA K SILVERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LORIN L STIEFEL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARC H SILVERMAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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