Myron S and Helen K Silver Family Foundation

EIN 80-0519951 · NY · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Myron S and Helen K Silver Family Foundation based in NY paid 16 grants totaling $28.4K to 16 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $16.5K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included JEWISH HOME FOUNDATION, BREAST CANCER COALITION, and JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$601,381
Giving (latest yr)
$28,400
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$500
Recipients
16
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Jewish Home Foundation$16,500
  • Breast Cancer Coalition$3,000
  • Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester$1,000
  • Planned Parenthood$1,000
  • Urban League of Rochester$1,000

Where grants went

  • New York$28,400 · 16 grants

Grants Paid (16)

Jewish Home Foundation
Rochester, NY
General Donation
$16,500
Breast Cancer Coalition
Rochester, NY
General Donation
$3,000
Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester
Rochester, NY
General Donation
$1,000
Urban League of Rochester
Rochester, NY
General Donation
$1,000
Planned Parenthood
New York, NY
General Donation
$1,000
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc
New York, NY
General Donation
$750
Foodlink Inc
Rochester, NY
General Donation
$650
Jewish Family Service of Rochester
Rochester, NY
General Donation
$500
Camp Good Days and Special Times Inc
Buffalo, NY
General Donation
$500
The Center for Youth Services Inc
Rochester, NY
General Donation
$500
Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council
Rochester, NY
General Donation
$500
Brighton Food Cupboard
Rochester, NY
General Donation
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Myron S and Helen K Silver Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Myron S and Helen K Silver Family Foundation reported 16 itemized grants totaling $28.4K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $16.5K (median $500).

Recent recipients include JEWISH HOME FOUNDATION, BREAST CANCER COALITION, JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Myron S and Helen K Silver Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Myron S and Helen K Silver Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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