The Silver Lining Foundation
The Silver Lining Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brighton, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $59.
The Silver Lining Foundation at a glance
In short: The Silver Lining Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $11,385
- +469.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $11,385
- +1038.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $11,385
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Silver Lining Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Lighthouse Center Inc ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $11K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Center Inc Whitmore Lake, MI | Funds for Educatin Purposes | $11,385 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $11,835 | $11,385 | 1 | $11,385 | $59 |
| 2021 | $11,835 | — | $2,000 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | — |
| 2020 | $13,835 | $13 | $500 | $500 | 1 | — | $13 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Silver Lining Foundation is led by Darlene Domanik, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Darlene Domanik
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Ganapini
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary March
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Foundation
How much does The Silver Lining Foundation give each year?
The Silver Lining Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
Where does The Silver Lining Foundation operate?
The Silver Lining Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is The Silver Lining Foundation's EIN?
The Silver Lining Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3384663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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