The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 52-2002734 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$34,700
Total assets$20.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar | Bethesda, MD | Overall charitable purpose | $218,500 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Overall charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Els for Autism | Jupiter, FL | Overall charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Overall charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Makom Jewish Foundation for Group Homes | Rockville, MD | Overall charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Sibley Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | Overall charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Diener School | North Bethesda, MD | Overall charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Overall charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Vail Health | Vail, CO | Overall charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital | Washington, DC | Overall charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Gypsum, CO | Overall charitable purpose | $37,000 |
| Other Contributions Each Less Than Or Equal to 5000 | Chevy Chase, MD | Overall charitable purpose | $34,700 |
| Friendship Circle | Potomac, MD | Overall charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| George Washington University Athletics | Washington, DC | Overall charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Children's Home | Catonsville, MD | Overall charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Harpey K Foundation | Pittsburg, PA | Overall charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Main Street Connect Inc | Rockville, MD | Overall charitable purpose | $16,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Overall charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | Lewes, DE | Overall charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Collegetracks | Silver Spring, MD | Overall charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Overall charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Nourish Now | Rockville, MD | Overall charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Overall charitable purpose | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,057,200 | 23 |
| 2024 | $771,433 | 17 |
| 2023 | $629,448 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349101045
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2002734
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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