The Robert & Christina Silberman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPotomac, Maryland · EIN 26-1500614 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$281K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $13,975.
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
100% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Operating gift | $100,000 |
| The National Theatre Foundation | Washington, DC | Operating gift | $26,000 |
| DC Bar Pro Bono Program | Washington, DC | Operating gift | $25,000 |
| Mk9 Service Dogs | Vienna, VA | Operating gift | $15,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation | Siasconset, MA | Operating gift | $13,975 |
| DC Prepatory Academy | Washington, DC | Operating gift | $11,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Operating gift | $10,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Operating gift | $10,000 |
| Elevated Access | Champaign, IL | Operating gift | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | Operating gift | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica | New York, NY | Operating gift | $10,000 |
| A Sense of Home | Hawthorne, CA | Operating gift | $8,290 |
| Common Threads | Austin, TX | Operating gift | $7,500 |
| The Bhd Foudnation | London, UK | Operating gift | $7,500 |
| The Lam Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Operating gift | $7,500 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Operating gift | $5,000 |
| Game Conservancy USA Inc | Westport, CT | Operating gift | $3,971 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,736 | 17 |
| 2023 | $175,459 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542679349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1500614
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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