The Silver Family Foundation Inc
The Silver Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Montclair, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in guaranteed income, children’s healthcare, education, housing, and community activities, as described by the grantees themselves.
The Silver Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Silver Family Foundation Inc gave $325K across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,937
- +96.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,158
- +99.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $12,797
- -67.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (21 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (62% 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 Silver Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 105 Grove Street 5, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (973) 783-8017
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 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Held GSO Inc ($90K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
284 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 277 grants of 284 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in New Jersey (62%) and North Carolina (28%). Smaller shares went to organizations in New York (6%), Washington, DC (1%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Silver Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 63 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $956; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $416 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $165K (2023) to $532K (2021). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Held GSO Inc Greensboro, NC | Charitable | $90,000 |
| The Valerie Fund Maplewood, NJ | Charitable | $78,515 |
| Chabad of Montclair Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $30,222 |
| Congregation Shomrei Emunah Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $20,063 |
| Toni's Kitchen Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $15,716 |
| Montclair PBA Local Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Rotary-Kiwanis Street Fair Caldwell, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| WFMU Jersey City, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Charitable | $4,980 |
| Montclair Local Montclair, NJ | Charitable | $4,600 |
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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 | $12,797 | $342,943 | $326,007 | $324,937 | 63 | $324,937 | $40,791 | $703 |
| 2023 | $38,774 | $237,393 | $167,150 | $165,150 | 64 | $165,150 | $74,197 | $925 |
| 2022 | $40,649 | $252,778 | $294,626 | $286,492 | 52 | $286,492 | $64,539 | $3,752 |
| 2021 | $148,133 | $1,115,888 | $532,624 | $532,449 | 51 | $532,449 | $555,632 | — |
| 2020 | $75,087 | $333,747 | $318,914 | $318,739 | 54 | — | $8,572 | $4,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Silver Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $703 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: HELD GSO says it partners with community organizations and municipalities on guaranteed-income programs; The Valerie Fund says it raises funds for comprehensive healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders; and Cohome says it creates and advocates for inclusive shared housing for adults of all abilities. Other supported organizations describe work in education, neighborhood improvement, arts and culture, and affordable housing for senior citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 63 grants totaling $324,937. Grant amounts ranged from $16 to $90,000, with a median of $1,000.
Its largest reported grants included $90,000 to HELD GSO Inc, $78,515 to The Valerie Fund, $30,222 to Chabad of Montclair, $20,063 to Congregation Shomrei Emunah, and $15,716 to Toni’s Kitchen. Other reported grants included $6,500 to Montclair PBA Local; $5,000 each to Rotary-Kiwanis Street Fair and WFMU; and $4,980 to Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert H Silver as president, Rhonda A Silver as secretary and treasurer, and Justin P Silver as vice president.
The Silver Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert H. Silver, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert H. Silver
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin P. Silver
Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda A. Silver
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
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 Silver Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Silver Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc gave $325K across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $165K across 64 grants.
What is The Silver Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,158, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Silver Family Foundation Inc that year got $956 on average.
Where does The Silver Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (28%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montclair, NJ (14 grants), New York, NY (12 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Silver Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 63 grants with a stated purpose on The Silver Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (59 grants) and "Chartiable" (3 grants).
Who are The Silver Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Held GSO Inc ($90,000), The Valerie Fund ($78,515) and Chabad of Montclair ($30,222), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Silver Family Foundation Inc?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $703 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Silver Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Silver Family Foundation Inc?
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 Silver Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Silver Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1150491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Silver Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-silver-family-foundation-inc-morg_7f76380a7a234cd7a210f26aaf481779
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