The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OTHER 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS, AND ANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DEEMED EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,532
- -90.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $22,844
- Median grant
- $23,492
- Total assets
- $354,578
- +1533.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Bend West Athl Booster Club ($32K). Together the top 3 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2025) to $724K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $69K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Bend West Athl Booster Club West Bend, WI | — | $32,298 |
| United Way of Washington County West Bend, WI | — | $23,492 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI | — | $12,742 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $354,578 | $466,405 | $133,536 | $68,532 | 3 |
| 2024 | $21,709 | $826,957 | $834,565 | $724,489 | Total only |
| 2023 | $29,399 | $105,680 | $76,831 | $75,919 | Total only |
| 2022 | $41,618 | $321,752 | $321,752 | $321,752 | Total only |
| 2020 | $550 | $500 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in West Bend, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $355K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $69K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Christopher C. Zwygart, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher C. Zwygart
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew E. Carlton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Dunn
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Derek Tyus (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Michael Faley (2022–2023) — Vice President
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 Lining Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc gave $69K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $724K in grants paid.
What is The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $23,492, and its average grant was $22,844, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Bend, WI (2 grants).
How large is The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc reported $355K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $466K.
What is The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in West Bend, WI. It holds $355K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Silver Lining Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3701651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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