The Benedict Silverman Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-1441980 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$57,000
Total assets$37.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $125,000.
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
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reading Institute | New York, NY | Operational support - science of reading interventions | $2,010,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | New York, NY | Food pantry | $200,000 |
| South Asian Council for Social Services | Flushing, NY | Food pantry | $125,000 |
| Elijah's Promise Inc | New Brunswick, NJ | Food pantry | $100,000 |
| It Takes a Village | Tyler Hill, PA | Food pantry | $57,000 |
| Chalkbeat | New York, NY | Support the science of reading | $50,000 |
| Riverside Church | New York, NY | Donation of food and shelter | $50,000 |
| Canisius College | Buffalo, NY | Pilot sites - grant funds | $18,337 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation Inc | Lawrenceville, GA | Literacy programming | $11,471 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,621,808 | 9 |
| 2023 | $2,748,835 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512809349100441
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1441980
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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