The Silver Foundation
The Silver Foundation is a private foundation, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $219K. Net investment income was $172K.
The Silver Foundation at a glance
In short: The Silver Foundation gave $219K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $218,570
- +103.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,224
- +74.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,020
- Total assets
- $1,975,915
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Silver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad ($110K). Together the top 6 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 31 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Silver Foundation gives
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2021) to $219K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Omaha, NE | General Fund | $110,000 |
| The Jewish Federation Omaha, NE | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Various Miscellaneous Organized Charities Omaha, NE | General Fund | $30,550 |
| Beth El Synagogue Omaha, NE | General Fund | $11,020 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General Fund | $6,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Jewish National Fund (Kibbutz Alumim) Rockville Center, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,975,915 | $277,618 | $224,394 | $218,570 | 7 | $218,570 | $171,794 | $102,688 |
| 2024 | $1,922,758 | $354,406 | $108,607 | $107,398 | 6 | $107,398 | $253,197 | $94,119 |
| 2023 | $1,677,011 | $169,141 | $134,038 | $130,820 | 6 | $130,820 | $85,923 | $82,840 |
| 2022 | $1,641,951 | $150,569 | $129,702 | $124,977 | 6 | $124,977 | $65,844 | $81,352 |
| 2021 | $1,621,092 | $262,770 | $95,764 | $93,734 | 6 | $93,734 | $180,740 | $88,516 |
| 2020 | $1,455,772 | $98,636 | $103,927 | $100,693 | 5 | — | $22,469 | $74,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Silver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Silver Foundation is led by Steven J. Silver, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven J. Silver
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Foundation
How much does The Silver Foundation give each year?
The Silver Foundation gave $219K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 6 grants.
What is The Silver Foundation's typical grant size?
The Silver Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,020, and its average grant was $31,224, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Silver Foundation give grants?
The Silver Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (4 grants).
Does The Silver Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Silver Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Silver Foundation's largest grantees?
The Silver Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chabad ($110,000), The Jewish Federation ($50,000) and Beth El Synagogue ($11,020), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Silver Foundation?
The Silver Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Silver Foundation's EIN?
The Silver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0511961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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