The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation
The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pembroke Pines, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,000
- -92.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -84.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,349,054
- -0.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $110K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,349,054 | $13,001 | $12,800 | $8,000 | 1 | $8,000 | $8,201 |
| 2022 | $2,369,606 | $68,456 | $109,800 | $105,000 | 2 | $105,000 | $63,656 |
| 2021 | $2,578,482 | $83,234 | $111,600 | $110,000 | 3 | $110,000 | $81,634 |
| 2020 | $2,065,091 | $97,972 | $111,600 | $110,000 | 3 | — | $96,372 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation is led by Jay S. Silver, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jay S. Silver
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation
How much does The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation give each year?
The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $105K across 2 grants.
How large is The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation?
The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $13K.
Where does The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation operate?
The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Texas.
What is The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation's EIN?
The Ralph and Lois Silver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7602935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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