Silvernail Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 87-0871414 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$3,750
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,750 and $5,000.
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 Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | General operating | $11,292 |
| Husson University | Bangor, ME | General operating | $7,500 |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington, ME | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | General operating | $3,750 |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | General operating | $3,750 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Portland, ME | General operating | $3,750 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | General operating | $3,750 |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | General operating | $3,750 |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | General operating | $3,750 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | General operating | $3,750 |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | General operating | $3,750 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville, NC | General operating | $3,750 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | General operating | $3,750 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | General operating | $3,750 |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | General operating | $2,871 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,913 | 17 |
| 2024 | $94,248 | 15 |
| 2023 | $59,985 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600709349100325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0871414
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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