Silverman Family Foundation Tr

EIN 39-6577946 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in NY, IL, MA +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Silverman Family Foundation Tr based in IL paid 15 grants totaling $136.8K to 15 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $45K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ALYN HOSPITAL, CAMP RAMAH IN WISCONSIN, and GREENLIGHT FUND. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,732,301
Giving (latest yr)
$136,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
15
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • American Friends of Alyn Hospital$45,000
  • Camp Ramah IN Wisconsin$25,000
  • Greenlight Fund$20,000
  • Washington University IN St Louis$15,000
  • American Society for the Prevention$10,000

Where grants went

  • New York$55,000 · 2 grants
  • Illinois$39,800 · 7 grants
  • Massachusetts$22,500 · 2 grants
  • Missouri$15,000 · 1 grant
  • Wisconsin$4,500 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (15)

American Friends of Alyn Hospital
New York, NY
Program Support
$45,000
Camp Ramah IN Wisconsin
Chicago, IL
Program Support
$25,000
Greenlight Fund
Boston, MA
Program Support
$20,000
Washington University IN St Louis
St Louis, MO
Program Support
$15,000
American Society for the Prevention
New York, NY
Program Support
$10,000
Temple Beth el
Northbrook, IL
Program Support
$7,500
Sager Solomon Schechter School
Northbrook, IL
Program Support
$2,500
Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Milwaukee, WI
Program Support
$2,500
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
Program Support
$2,500
North Suburban Synagogue Beth el
Highland Park, IL
Program Support
$1,800
The Ark
Chicago, IL
Program Support
$1,000
Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Program Support
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Silverman Family Foundation Tr 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, Silverman Family Foundation Tr reported 15 itemized grants totaling $136.8K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $45K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ALYN HOSPITAL, CAMP RAMAH IN WISCONSIN, GREENLIGHT FUND, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Silverman Family Foundation Tr is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Silverman Family Foundation Tr 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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