The Silver Family Foundation
The Silver Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio, according to its filing information. Its website describes support for nonprofits providing transformative youth development programs for underserved young people, with a stated geographic focus on Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Its 2024 grants also went to recipients in states including Ohio and California.
Key facts about The Silver Family Foundation
In short: The Silver Family Foundation gave $74K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Ohio. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 31-1410980
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- Average grant
- $2,552
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2024)
- Total assets
- $305,245
- Primary geography
- Ohio (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$305K
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$74K
+2.8% YoY
Grant Count
29
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+2.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Silver Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Silver Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial support to nonprofits focused on transformative youth development. Its website prioritizes long-term programs for at-risk, school-aged youth, including structured mentoring, academic and reading support, social-emotional support, and college and career preparation. It says it looks for clear goals and measurable outcomes.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate a range of missions. Jessie Rees Foundation says it supports children and families impacted by childhood cancer through resources and encouragement. FreeStore Foodbank says it works to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with its community. Marburn Academy says it empowers students who learn differently to succeed in school and life. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $74,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $2,000. The foundation’s website describes its typical grant range as $15,000 to $50,000 and says multi-year grants are considered.
Grant Range
as $15,000 to $50,000 and says multi-year grants are considered.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Oregon, Washington, and Idaho as its geographic focus and says it generally does not fund organizations outside those states. Its 2024 filing lists grant recipients in Ohio, California, Indiana, Colorado, and Alabama; 36% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients and 31% to California recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 29 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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
143 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN Cincinnati, OH | ZOO TEENS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | $6,000 |
| JESSIE REES FOUNDATION Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | TO BE USED IN EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH BASEBALL INC Placentia, CA | TO BE USED IN EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE Montgomery, AL | TO BE USED IN EXEMPT PURPOSE | $4,500 |
| MILE HIGH LAB MISSION Broomfield, CO | TO BE USED IN EXEMPT PURPOSE | $4,000 |
| CHILDREN'S THERAPLAY Carmel, IN | TO BE USED IN EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,500 |
| SAVE THE ELEPHANTS CO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK San Francisco, CA | TO BE USED IN EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,500 |
| CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Cincinnati, OH | DIALYSIS SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND | $3,000 |
| FREESTORE FOODBANK INC Cincinnati, OH | POWER PACKS | $3,000 |
| TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER Los Angeles, CA | TO BE USED IN EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305,245 | $91,168 | $86,875 | $74,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $300,952 | $61,724 | $84,946 | $72,000 | 29 |
| 2022 | $324,174 | $91,558 | $96,637 | $84,000 | 30 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $305,245 | $300,952 | $324,174 |
| Revenue | $91,168 | $61,724 | $91,558 |
| Expenses | $86,875 | $84,946 | $96,637 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $75,229 | $73,220 | $85,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $80,131 | $51,405 | $81,077 |
| Distributable Amount | $47,123 | $44,380 | $47,006 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay Silver as president, Martha Torrance as vice president, and Bruce Torrance as treasurer.
The Silver Family Foundation is led by Jay Silver, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Silver
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Torrance
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Torrance
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert W. Buechner (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 894 Summerfield Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45240
Phone: (513) 379-2300
Website: https://silverfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about The Silver Family Foundation
How much does The Silver Family Foundation give each year?
The Silver Family Foundation gave $74K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 29 grants.
What is The Silver Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Silver Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,552, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Silver Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Silver Family Foundation give grants?
The Silver Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (31%) and Indiana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Who are The Silver Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Silver Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden ($6,000), Jessie Rees Foundation ($6,000) and Orange County Youth Baseball Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Silver Family Foundation?
The Silver Family Foundation reported $305K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Silver Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial support to nonprofits focused on transformative youth development. Its website prioritizes long-term programs for at-risk, school-aged youth, including structured mentoring, academic and reading support, social-emotional support, and college and career preparation. It says it looks for clear goals and measurable outcomes. Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate a range of missions. Jessie Rees Foundation says it supports children and families…
How do I apply for a grant from The Silver Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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's EIN?
The Silver Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1410980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Silver Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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