Silver Sun Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 81-6963623 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$58K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,183
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
20% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wfuv | Bronx, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Skylight | Brooklyn, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Ufo | Fairfax, VA | General | $15,000 |
| Fordham | Boston, MA | General | $4,000 |
| Maysles Film | New York, NY | General | $1,200 |
| Woodstock Refugee Network | Woodstock, NY | General | $1,183 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Queerly | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Athens Cultural Center | Athens, NY | General | $300 |
| Woodstock Film Festival | Woodstock, NY | General | $175 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,858 | 10 |
| 2023 | $88,683 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349100529
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6963623
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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