The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn
The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, it reported 137 grants totaling $222,255, primarily to recipients in New York and New Jersey.
The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn at a glance
In short: The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn gave $222K across 137 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $222,255
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 137
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,622
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $280
- Total assets
- $7,739
- +51.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (26 of 137, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1388 East 24Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (917) 881-2530
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gomlei Chesed of Boyan ($46K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
773 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 770 grants of 773 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 15% to recipients in New Jersey. Connecticut, Virginia, and California each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 137 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 137 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $180 first-time, $280 repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $198K (2020) to $342K (2023). In 2024 it made 137 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gomlei Chesed of Boyan Brooklyn, NY | Financial Support | $46,400 |
| Mesivta Tifereth Israel of Ruzhin New York, NY | Financial Support | $41,120 |
| Khal Bnei Avraham Yaakav Brooklyn, NY | Financial Support | $17,070 |
| Zichron Aryeh Mordechai Teaneck, NJ | Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Simcha Shel Mitzvah Brooklyn, NY | Financial Support | $13,000 |
| Tzidkas Mordechai Inc Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Keren Ahavas Chesed Brooklyn, NY | Financial Support | $5,500 |
| Yeshiva Bonim Lamakom Brooklyn, NY | Financial Support | $5,400 |
| Bais Medrash Keren Schlomo Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem New York, NY | Financial Support | $3,780 |
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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 | $7,739 | $225,001 | $222,382 | $222,255 | 137 | $222,382 | $1 | $470 |
| 2023 | $5,120 | $336,001 | $342,602 | $342,297 | 178 | $342,602 | $1 | $587 |
| 2022 | $11,721 | $271,501 | $287,448 | $287,106 | 201 | $287,448 | $1 | $781 |
| 2021 | $28,498 | $175,002 | $206,168 | $206,100 | 121 | $206,168 | $2 | $834 |
| 2020 | $59,664 | $225,004 | $197,890 | $197,725 | 136 | — | $4 | $1,478 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn reported a distributable amount of $470 for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for religious institutions and charitable organizations. For example, Tzidkas Mordechai Inc. describes its mission as assisting rabbinical scholars and teachers facing unexpected life-cycle expenses. American Friends of Meir Panim says it supports food and social-service programs for people in need, while American Friends of Ohev Yisrael describes its work as supporting Torah and Chassidus study in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 137 grants totaling $222,255. Grants ranged from $10 to $46,400, with a median grant of $280.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $46,400 to Gomlei Chesed of Boyan in Brooklyn, $41,120 to Mesivta Tifereth Israel of Ruzhin in New York, and $17,070 to Khal Bnei Avraham Yaakav in Brooklyn. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Zichron Aryeh Mordechai in Teaneck, New Jersey, and $13,000 to Simcha Shel Mitzvah in Brooklyn.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nathan Silberman and Marilyn Silberman are listed as trustees.
The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn Silberman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Silberman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn
How much does The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn give each year?
The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn gave $222K across 137 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $342K across 178 grants.
What is The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn's typical grant size?
The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $280, and its average grant was $1,622, across 137 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn give grants?
The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (62 grants), New York, NY (30 grants), Lakewood, NJ (5 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 137 grants with a stated purpose on The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (137 grants).
Who are The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn's largest grantees?
The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Gomlei Chesed of Boyan ($46,400), Mesivta Tifereth Israel of Ruzhin ($41,120) and Khal Bnei Avraham Yaakav ($17,070), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn?
The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $222K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $470 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious institutions and charitable organizations. For example, Tzidkas Mordechai Inc. describes its mission as assisting rabbinical scholars and teachers facing unexpected life-cycle expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn?
The foundation 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 Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn's EIN?
The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6534409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nathan and Marilyn Silberman Fdn 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.
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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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