The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $225K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $112K.
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation gave $125K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,920
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,846
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,110
- Total assets
- $224,883
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Coast Kollel ($100K). Together the top 7 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 257% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $155K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast Kollel New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Mikvah Society of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Hebrew Academy Huntington Beach, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Young Israel - Century City Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,110 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $950 |
| Desert Jewish Center Inc Palm Springs, CA | General Support | $180 |
| AMIT Children Inc New York, NY | General Support | $180 |
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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 | $224,883 | $122,097 | $145,381 | $124,920 | 7 | $143,022 | $112,240 | $10,742 |
| 2023 | $248,094 | $104,280 | $167,250 | $155,230 | 6 | $161,969 | $88,827 | $10,018 |
| 2022 | $311,146 | $115,057 | $115,419 | $87,621 | 7 | $109,348 | $123,749 | $9,490 |
| 2021 | $295,932 | $331,029 | $35,059 | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | $299,494 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation is led by Morris B. Silver, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Morris B. Silver
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Silver
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Silver
CFO
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation
How much does The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation give each year?
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation gave $125K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 6 grants.
What is The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,110, and its average grant was $17,846, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation give grants?
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include West Coast Kollel ($100,000), Mikvah Society of Los Angeles ($15,000) and Hebrew Academy ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation?
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation reported $225K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation?
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $225K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sharon and Morris Silver Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3091351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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