Silver Lining Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 82-3356542 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$456K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$290K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based ethics fund | $80,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc | Berkeley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hartley House | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder | Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Westchester and Putnam Inc | White Plains, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| My Sisters Place Inc | White Plains, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rivertowns Arts Council Inc | Hastings on Hudson, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc | Poughkeepsie, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chapin School Ltd | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Native American Heritage Association | Front Royal, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $455,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $265,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $264,500 | 18 |
| 2021 | $235,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611769349100766
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3356542
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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