William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable
William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable is a private foundation, based in Kennebunk, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $143K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $40K.
William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable at a glance
In short: William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable gave $105K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), top state Vermont. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $105,000
- +11.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +42.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $143,441
- -31.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Vermont (40% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Dartmouth Class of 1968 ($28K). Together the top 7 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable gives
- Giving grew 1067% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 960% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $105K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Class of 1968 Hanover, NH | General | $28,000 |
| Upper Valley Trails Alliance Norwich, VT | General | $21,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | General | $14,000 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY | General | $14,000 |
| Mt Ascutney Outdoors Brownsville, VT | General | $14,000 |
| Good Neighbor Health Clinics White River Junction, VT | General | $7,000 |
| Stanford Medical Center Stanford, CA | General | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $143,441 | $46,566 | $111,841 | $105,000 | 7 | $105,000 | $40,087 | $10,937 |
| 2025 | $208,716 | $33,035 | $101,688 | $94,500 | 9 | $94,500 | $25,847 | $14,905 |
| 2024 | $281,460 | $64,452 | $51,260 | $44,000 | 5 | $44,000 | $56,170 | $14,917 |
| 2023 | $263,126 | $58,581 | $17,866 | $9,000 | 3 | $9,000 | $51,494 | $15,639 |
| 2022 | $222,411 | $139,595 | $38,836 | $36,000 | 3 | $36,000 | $136,759 | $16,100 |
| 2021 | $183,697 | $30,037 | $7,596 | $5,000 | 2 | — | $27,441 | $17,302 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Nancy Schatzberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Norman A. Silverman
Trustee
Trustee → Trustte, 2022
Trustte → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable
How much does William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable give each year?
William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable gave $105K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $95K across 9 grants.
What is William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable's typical grant size?
William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $14,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable give grants?
William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable's top state is Vermont, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (27%) and California (20%).
Does William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable's largest grantees?
William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Dartmouth Class of 1968 ($28,000), Upper Valley Trails Alliance ($21,000) and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ($14,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable?
William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable reported $143K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable's EIN?
William a and Edna C Silverman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2745262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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