The Silver Tie Fund Inc
The Silver Tie Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Belmont, Massachusetts. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return and reports no grants or assets, so the fund appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Silver Tie Fund Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $28,305
- -66.2% vs 2020
- Net investment income (2021)
- $24,895
- -62.7% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $3,410
- -96.7% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Silver Tie Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2021 filing lists Paul Cohen as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Cohen
Mailing address: 38 Payson Terrace, Belmont, MA 02478
Phone: (617) 484-4167
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Silver Tie Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grantees listed include organizations based in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, as well as Direct Relief, based in California. These are grantee locations and do not establish a geographic restriction for the fund.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 22 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charity | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Boston, MA | Charity | $5,000 |
| First Nation Development Institute Longmont, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| World Resource Institute Washington, DC | Charity | $4,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA | Charity | $4,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of New England Lowell, MA | Charity | $2,500 |
| Democracy Now New York, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| 350ORG Boston, MA | Charity | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $28,305 | $3,410 | — | — | $24,895 | $94,357 |
| 2020 | $1,286,335 | $83,642 | $102,716 | $82,500 | 22 | $66,830 | $91,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Silver Tie Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2020 grantees included Direct Relief, whose mission is to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, and Conservation Law Foundation, which says it protects New England’s environment. Other grantees included 350.org, which works on campaigns addressing the climate crisis; Gilead Community Services, which supports mental health and well-being; and organizations focused on marine research, land conservation, Narragansett Bay, and the Charles River watershed.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the fund reported 22 grants totaling $82,500. Examples include $10,000 to Direct Relief; $5,000 to Conservation Law Foundation Inc; $2,500 each to 350.org, Gilead Community Services Inc, Center for Coastal Studies Inc, and Orleans Conservation Trust; and $2,000 each to Save the Bay Inc and Charles River Watershed Association Inc. The 2021 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Paul Cohen is listed on the 2021 filing as president, treasurer, and secretary, each part-time.
The Silver Tie Fund Inc is led by Paul Cohen, President, Parttime, Treasurer, Parttime, Secretary & Parttime on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Paul Cohen
President, Parttime, Treasurer, Parttime, Secretary & Parttime
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Tie Fund Inc
What does The Silver Tie Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2020 grantees included Direct Relief, whose mission is to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, and Conservation Law Foundation, which says it protects New England’s environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Silver Tie Fund Inc?
The 2021 filing lists Paul Cohen as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Silver Tie Fund Inc make grants?
The 2020 grantees listed include organizations based in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, as well as Direct Relief, based in California. These are grantee locations and do not establish a geographic restriction for the fund.
How much is The Silver Tie Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Silver Tie Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Silver Tie Fund Inc's EIN?
The Silver Tie Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3457088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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