Silverback Foundation Inc
Historical FunderDurham, North Carolina · EIN 83-0380210 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELLIOT BOSSEN SILVERBACK FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 MORRIS STREET UNIT 2702, DURHAM NC 27701 |
| Phone | 9196720909 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
14% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Cancer Institute | Durham, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Chatham County Literacy Council Inc | Pittsboro, NC | General support | $12,500 |
| Duke Children's Hospital | Durham, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Eastern Nc | Cary, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Duke University - Iron Dukes Fund | Durham, NC | General support | $9,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth | Carrboro, NC | General support | $5,500 |
| Happy Ditto Inc | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish for Good | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Museum of Life and Science | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Jason Learning | Ashburn, VA | General support | $4,500 |
| North Carolina Arts in Action | Durham, NC | General support | $3,500 |
| Chatham Education Foundation | Pittsboro, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| Durham Academy | Durham, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Harper's Home Nc | Durham, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Chatham County | Pittsboro, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Urban Ministries | Durham, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Child and Family Health | Durham, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Cora Food Pantry | Pittsboro, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Durham Habitat for Humanity | Durham, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Esteamed Coffee Inc | Cary, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Great American Songbook Foundation | Carmel, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Durham | Durham, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the Triangle | Durham, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Corral Riding Academy | Cary, NC | General support | $1,500 |
| Triangle Artworks | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,200 |
| Duke Lemur Center | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Durham Ballet Theatre | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Wonder Connection | Calabasas, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| American Dance Festival | Durham, NC | General support | $500 |
| Durham Nativity School | Durham, NC | General support | $500 |
| Nasher Mueseum of Arts at Duke University | Durham, NC | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,200 | 35 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502899349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0380210
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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