The William & Sylvia Silberstein
The William & Sylvia Silberstein is a private foundation based in Rye, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 45 grants totaling $622,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations in health, education, animal welfare, and other areas.
The William & Sylvia Silberstein at a glance
In short: The William & Sylvia Silberstein gave $622K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $622,000
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,822
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,299,666
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William & Sylvia Silberstein
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Hannan Place, Rye, NY 10580
Phone: (914) 698-6636
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William & Sylvia Silberstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($113K). Together the top 10 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 235 grants of 254 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (57%), Maryland (18%), Connecticut (11%), Massachusetts (6%), and New Hampshire (3%). The foundation also reported grants to recipients in California, New Jersey, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William & Sylvia Silberstein open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 45 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $548K (2021) to $870K (2020). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $622K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Support | $113,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| NYU Medical Center New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Foxboro, MA | General Support | $37,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Support | $35,000 |
| American Heart Association Suffern, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| King Low Heywood Thomas School Stamford, CT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rye Country Day School Rye, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross White Plains, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,299,666 | $1,904,727 | $890,669 | $622,000 | 45 | $648,337 | $1,670,519 | $662,564 |
| 2023 | $11,285,608 | $939,722 | $975,905 | $736,640 | 60 | $740,998 | $722,006 | $662,648 |
| 2022 | $11,321,791 | $1,123,129 | $995,151 | $787,220 | 63 | $786,173 | $923,692 | $676,263 |
| 2021 | $11,193,813 | $1,233,677 | $717,891 | $547,900 | 28 | — | $1,064,390 | $750,878 |
| 2020 | $10,678,599 | $423,597 | $1,044,544 | $870,000 | 58 | — | $256,434 | $638,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William & Sylvia Silberstein reported a distributable amount of $663K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Rye Country Day School describes its work as providing a college-preparatory education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12; the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as combating antisemitism and other forms of hate; and Kids in Crisis describes its work as providing prevention, counseling, and crisis services for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $622,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $113,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $113,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, $100,000 to ASPCA, $50,000 to NYU Medical Center, $37,000 to the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, and $35,000 to Friends of Israel Defense Forces. Each of these grants was designated for general support. Other reported 2024 grants included $25,000 to Rye Country Day School and $14,000 to the Anti-Defamation League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce Silberstein as president, Trudy Williams as treasurer, and Beth Grotta as vice president.
The William & Sylvia Silberstein is led by Bruce Silberstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Silberstein
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Grotta
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trudy Williams
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Claire Martino (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 William & Sylvia Silberstein
How much does The William & Sylvia Silberstein give each year?
The William & Sylvia Silberstein gave $622K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $737K across 60 grants.
What is The William & Sylvia Silberstein's typical grant size?
The William & Sylvia Silberstein's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,822, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William & Sylvia Silberstein that year got $16K on average.
Where does The William & Sylvia Silberstein give grants?
The William & Sylvia Silberstein gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (18%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Stamford, CT (5 grants), Rye, NY (2 grants) and Armonk, NY (2 grants).
Does The William & Sylvia Silberstein give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William & Sylvia Silberstein's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William & Sylvia Silberstein's largest grantees?
The William & Sylvia Silberstein's largest 2024 grantees include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($113,000), ASPCA ($100,000) and NYU Medical Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William & Sylvia Silberstein?
The William & Sylvia Silberstein reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $648K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $663K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The William & Sylvia Silberstein fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William & Sylvia Silberstein?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William & Sylvia Silberstein's EIN?
The William & Sylvia Silberstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7108375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William & Sylvia Silberstein accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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