The Silver Family Foundation Inc
The Silver Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable and educational organizations, including universities, hospitals, museums, and social-service organizations.
The Silver Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Silver Family Foundation Inc gave $131K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Pennsylvania. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,100
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,925
- +104.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $310,680
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Silver Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7205 Armot Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (202) 251-7898
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Silver Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lehigh University ($51K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 127 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. By grant dollars, 39% went to Pennsylvania, 31% to the District of Columbia, and 30% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Silver Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $131K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | Educational | $51,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Fdtn Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Georgetown University Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Georgetown University Law Center Washington, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency Rockville, MD | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | Charitable | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310,680 | $124,986 | $133,463 | $131,100 | 12 | $131,100 | $124,197 | $163,977 |
| 2024 | $319,157 | $119,711 | $130,994 | $123,050 | 23 | $123,050 | $113,213 | $131,199 |
| 2023 | $330,440 | $109,493 | $122,040 | $115,100 | 22 | $115,100 | $104,028 | $121,855 |
| 2022 | $342,987 | $106,086 | $105,291 | $100,485 | 47 | $100,485 | $106,086 | $115,859 |
| 2021 | $342,192 | $101,485 | $59,336 | $53,309 | 23 | — | $97,705 | $105,644 |
| 2020 | $300,043 | $98,043 | $16,620 | $12,355 | 22 | — | $95,759 | $87,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Silver Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with educational, charitable, and religious-charitable purposes. For example, Lehigh University describes its goal as advancing learning through teaching, research, and service, while Hope for Henry Foundation says it develops programs to help hospitalized children and their families manage serious illness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $131,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $51,000, with a median grant of $2,750.
The largest grants included $51,000 to Lehigh University for an educational purpose, $32,500 to Suburban Hospital Foundation for a charitable purpose, $20,000 to Georgetown University Hospital Foundation for a charitable purpose, and $10,000 to Georgetown University Law Center for an educational purpose. Other recipients included American Israel Education Foundation Inc. ($3,000), Johns Hopkins University ($3,000), Capital Jewish Museum ($2,500), Jewish Social Services Agency ($2,000), United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($2,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($1,800), Washington Hebrew Congregation ($1,800), and Hope for Henry Foundation ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia A Silver, trustee; David C Silver, president, treasurer, and trustee; Lisa S Kopit, secretary and trustee; Beth D Lipset, trustee; and Daniel B Silver, trustee.
The Silver Family Foundation Inc is led by David C. Silver, President, Treasurer & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David C. Silver
President, Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → President, Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth D. Lipset
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel B. Silver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Silver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa S. Kopit
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sidney J. Silver (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa E. Cannon (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Margaret A. Silver (2020–2023) — Vice President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Silver Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Silver Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc gave $131K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 23 grants.
What is The Silver Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $10,925, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Silver Family Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Silver Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (31%) and Maryland (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants) and Rockville, MD (2 grants).
Does The Silver Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Silver Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Silver Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lehigh University ($51,000), Suburban Hospital Fdtn ($32,500) and Georgetown University Hospital Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Silver Family Foundation Inc?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc reported $311K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Silver Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with educational, charitable, and religious-charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Silver Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Silver Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1434998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Silver Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Silver Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-silver-family-foundation-inc-morg_4e48cbb81ae6497d9caabee8a0c7f9c4
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