Silver Lining Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 48-1255726 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,971 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TERRY SIVESIND |
|---|---|
| Address | 6410 LANDFALL DRIVE, MADISON WI 53705 |
| Phone | 6083452616 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS CAN BE SUBMITTED FOR ANY WORTHY CHARITABLE CAUSE. WRITTEN AND ORAL DOCUMENTATION CAN BE PRESENTED. |
| Deadlines | AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTION, PROVIDED THE DONEE IS A QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Dane - Red Arrow | Fitchburg, WI | General purpose contribution | $83,000 |
| Startingblock Madison Inc | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $75,000 |
| Today Not Tomorrow | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $68,268 |
| Collaborative 523 Inc | Cambridge, WI | General purpose contribution | $41,700 |
| Lake Ripley Management District | Cambridge, WI | General purpose contribution | $19,000 |
| Rooted | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| Cambridge Arts Council Inc | Cambridge, WI | General purpose contribution | $12,500 |
| Aldo Leopold School Parent Faculty | Fitchburg, WI | General purpose contribution | $9,200 |
| Northport Community Learning Center | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $9,048 |
| Three Gaits Inc | Stoughton, WI | General purpose contribution | $7,500 |
| Madison City Parks | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $3,000 |
| Lakeview Elementary PTO | Wind Lake, WI | General purpose contribution | $2,600 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | General purpose contribution | $2,500 |
| Madison Northside Planning Council Inc | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $2,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Technology Council Inc | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $2,500 |
| Vegas City Opera | Las Vegas, NV | General purpose contribution | $2,000 |
| Edgewood College Inc | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $1,971 |
| Cambridge Historic School Foundation | Cambridge, WI | General purpose contribution | $1,000 |
| Goodman Community Center | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $520 |
| Bleeding Disorders Alliance Illinois | Chicago, IL | General purpose contribution | $515 |
| Crosscounsel International Ministries Inc | Madison, WI | General purpose contribution | $500 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | Dallas, TX | General purpose contribution | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362,822 | 23 |
| 2024 | $265,305 | 23 |
| 2023 | $307,750 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601199349100740
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1255726
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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