The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation
The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K.
The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $28,260
- +93.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $14,130
- +578.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $14,130
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($18K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $28K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Further Foundation Charitable Purpose | $18,260 |
| Harvard Graduate School Fund Cambridge, MA | Further Foundation Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $3,220 | $31,585 | $28,260 | 2 | $287 |
| 2020 | $28,365 | $15,025 | $15,294 | $14,575 | 7 | $1,281 |
| 2019 | $28,634 | $30,118 | $17,780 | $17,050 | 11 | $845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $287 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation is led by Jeremy Silverman, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jeremy Silverman
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Caroline Silverman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Julia Silverman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Sutherland
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Zoe Silverman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Silvermansutherland Family Foundation
How much does The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation give each year?
The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $15K across 7 grants.
Where does The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation operate?
The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
How much is The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $287 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation's EIN?
The Silvermansutherland Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4346253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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