The Pearle W & Martin M Silverstein Foundation
Invitation OnlyProvidence, Rhode Island · EIN 05-0442756 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$31K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gamm Theatre | Warwick, RI | General charitable activities | $6,500 |
| City Year Providence | Providence, RI | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | Providence, RI | General charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Ri | Providence, RI | General charitable activities | $4,800 |
| The Wilbury Theatre Group | Providence, RI | General charitable activities | $2,500 |
| United Way Rhode Island | Providence, RI | General charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island Legal Services Corporation | Providence, RI | General chartiable activities | $1,500 |
| Mixed Magic Theater | Pawtucket, RI | General charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Providence Promise | Providence, RI | General charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth-El | Providence, RI | General charitable activities - brotherhood | $750 |
| Rhode Islander Sponsoring Education | Providence, RI | General charitable activities | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,800 | 11 |
| 2023 | $44,750 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523209349100667
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0442756
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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