The Jacob Silverman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 45-2494485 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$122K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Shefa School | Newyork, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Council on Jewishpoverty | New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy | Riverdale, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Ramaz School | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical | Riverdale, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $115,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349103928
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2494485
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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