The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation
The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Rochelle, New York. Its 2024 filing records grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in New York, Florida, and New Jersey.
The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation gave $48K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,101
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +34.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,552
- -34.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $432
- Total assets
- $827,431
- -6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (17 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% 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 Silberman Aqua Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 35 Berrian Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Phone: (914) 636-0014
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meir Panim Lechayal ($15K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 140 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 60% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (19%), New Jersey (13%), California (5%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 31 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $998; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $360 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 147% of 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 $44K (2020) to $61K (2021). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meir Panim Lechayal Brooklyn, NY | Community | $15,000 |
| American Comm for Shaare Zedek Medi New York, NY | Community | $5,000 |
| Keren Hatzedaka Inc Jackson Township, NJ | Community | $4,000 |
| Chabad at the Civic Center Hollywood, FL | Community | $3,600 |
| Ezer Mizion Brooklyn, NY | Community | $3,000 |
| Yad Ezra V'Shulamit Los Angeles, CA | Community | $2,064 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Community | $1,800 |
| Camera Boston, MA | Community | $1,800 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | Community | $1,800 |
| Young Israel of Hollywood Ft Lauderdale, FL | Community | $1,556 |
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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 | $827,431 | $20,634 | $79,691 | $48,101 | 31 | $73,474 | $15,180 | $49,892 |
| 2023 | $881,845 | $589,890 | $106,001 | $54,109 | 23 | $96,013 | $573,655 | $39,756 |
| 2022 | $545,408 | $-25,612 | $94,758 | $44,383 | 23 | $82,760 | $4,802 | $53,143 |
| 2021 | $670,376 | $136,875 | $96,140 | $61,208 | 33 | $83,296 | $123,859 | $63,535 |
| 2020 | $636,254 | $55,275 | $70,083 | $43,723 | 30 | — | $45,802 | $51,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated work spans medical care, assistance to people in need, and food support. For example, the American Committee for Shaare Zedek says it raises funds in the United States for Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center. Keren Hatzedaka describes itself as a charity providing for indigent families. Ezer Mizion says it facilitates stem-cell transplants and assists people facing medical or mental-health challenges, among others. Yad Ezra V’Shulamit describes its work as providing food and basic supplies to people in poverty in Israel, with programs for children. American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States to feed the hungry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $48,101. Grants ranged from $50 to $15,000, with a median of $432. The largest grants included $15,000 to Meir Panim Lechayal, $5,000 to the American Committee for Shaare Zedek, $4,000 to Keren Hatzedaka, $3,600 to Chabad at the Civic Center, and $3,000 to Ezer Mizion. The filing lists “Community” as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judy Silberman Aqua and Uri Aqua as trustees.
The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Silberman Aqua
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Uri Aqua
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Silberman Aqua Family Foundation
How much does The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation give each year?
The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation gave $48K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 23 grants.
What is The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $432, and its average grant was $1,552, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation that year got $998 on average.
Where does The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation give grants?
The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Hollywood, FL (5 grants), Ft Lauderdale, FL (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (31 grants).
Who are The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Meir Panim Lechayal ($15,000), American Comm for Shaare Zedek Medi ($5,000) and Keren Hatzedaka Inc ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation?
The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation reported $827K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated work spans medical care, assistance to people in need, and food support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Silberman Aqua Family Foundation's EIN?
The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7098259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Silberman Aqua Family Foundation 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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