William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation
William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fleming Island, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $15K.
William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation at a glance
In short: William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation gave $101K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $14K), top state Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $101,200
- +34.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $14,457
- +73.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mount Holyoke College ($32K). Together the top 7 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $101K (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | Education | $31,900 |
| Education Through Entertainment Jacksonville, FL | Education | $27,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward Davie, FL | Religious | $17,500 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | Religious | $15,000 |
| Sides Charity Fairfax, VA | Children | $4,800 |
| Mental Health Assoc of South Florida Lauderhill, FL | Mental Health | $2,500 |
| Baptist Health so FL Fdn Coral Gable, FL | HEALTH | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,743 | $127,311 | $101,200 | 7 | $26,111 | $15,496 | $138 |
| 2022 | $86,003 | $5,430 | $89,086 | $75,000 | 9 | $14,086 | $16,223 | $1,244 |
| 2021 | $151,590 | $10,720 | $89,018 | $75,000 | 9 | $14,016 | — | $12,876 |
| 2020 | $242,335 | $14,181 | $89,070 | $75,000 | 8 | — | $111 | $17,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jane Zimmy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2023)
Michael Weinstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $9K (2023)
Robin Sorkin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $9K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $9K, to Michael Weinstein (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation
How much does William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation give each year?
William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation gave $101K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $75K across 9 grants.
What is William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation's typical grant size?
William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,457, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation give grants?
William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (32%) and New York (15%).
Does William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation's largest grantees?
William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Mount Holyoke College ($31,900), Education Through Entertainment ($27,000) and Jewish Federation of Broward ($17,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation's EIN?
William C Silber & Dorotry S Silber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6359743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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