The Silver Family Foundation Inc
The Silver Family Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 2005 and based in Montclair, New Jersey. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing the Silver family's philanthropic vision through grants to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13K
-67.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$325K
+96.8% YoY
Grant Count
63
-1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+99.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Silver Family Foundation supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to:
- Helping children and families, particularly those who are needy and underserved, or touched by life-threatening illness
- Cancer research and related social services
- Mental health issues, particularly as they affect young adults
Grantmaking
The foundation makes approximately 40 grants annually, with typical grant sizes ranging from $15,000 to $50,000. Multi-year grants are considered for programs demonstrating sustained impact.
Grant Range
s ranging from $15,000 to $50,000. Multi-year grants are considered for programs demonstrating sustained impact.
Invitation Only
consisting of a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) followed by a full application by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's geographic focus includes Oregon, Washington, and Idaho for transformative youth development programs. The foundation also supports organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $12,797
- Total revenues: $342,943
- Total expenses: $326,007
- Total giving: $324,937
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $38,800
- Total revenues: $237,000
- Total expenses: $167,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,797 | $38,774 | $40,649 |
| Revenue | $342,943 | $237,393 | $252,778 |
| Expenses | $326,007 | $167,150 | $294,626 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $324,937 | $165,150 | $286,492 |
| Net Investment Income | $40,791 | $74,197 | $64,539 |
| Distributable Amount | $703 | $925 | $3,752 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT H SILVER | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| RHONDA A SILVER | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | 20 | — |
| JUSTIN P SILVER | VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
Recent Grantees
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation supports a range of organizations across its focus areas, including:
**Children and Families:**
Toni's Kitchen
YMCA of Greater New York and YMCA Camps
YMCA of Montclair
Partners for Women and Justice
Montclair Film Festival
Newark Academy
Jazz House Kids
HOMECorp
The East Mecklenburg Foundation All Star Teacher Initiative
**Cancer Research and Related Social Services:**
The Valerie Fund
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training
**Mental Health:**
The Matthew Patrick Omans Fund of the Edgemoor Leadership Foundation
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Contact Information
Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite 5, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: 973-783-8017
EIN: 86-1150491
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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