Myron S and Helen K Silver Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRochester, New York · EIN 80-0519951 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$28K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$500
Total assets$646K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General donation | $1,000 |
| Urban League of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General donation | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General donation | $750 |
| Foodlink Inc | Rochester, NY | General donation | $650 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General donation | $500 |
| Brighton Food Cupboard | Rochester, NY | General donation | $500 |
| Camp Good Days and Special Times Inc | Buffalo, NY | General donation | $500 |
| Jewish Family Service of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General donation | $500 |
| The Center for Youth Services Inc | Rochester, NY | General donation | $500 |
| Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council | Rochester, NY | General donation | $500 |
| David Hochstein Memorial Music School | Rochester, NY | General donation | $500 |
| National Braille Associates | Rochester, NY | General donation | $500 |
| Multi-Use Community Cultural Center | Rochester, NY | General donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,400 | 16 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $16,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349102031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0519951
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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