The Silk Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKetchum, Idaho · EIN 20-3997071 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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 Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | General | $288,500 |
| Basser Center for Brca | Philadelphia, PA | General | $127,000 |
| Land of the Free Foundation | Industry, CA | General | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,500 |
| Childrens Hospital of LA | Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Swim With Mike Foundation | Pasadena, CA | General | $25,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Uli Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $15,530 |
| The Bowery Mission | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| YMCA Metro LA | Los Angeles, CA | General | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Greater Sa | Sierra Madre, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Founda | Aurora, CO | General | $10,000 |
| City of Hope Lare | Duarte, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Hopestream Community | Montlake Terrace, WA | General | $10,000 |
| Partnership With Children | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| South Pasadena Sm YMCA | South Pasadena, CA | General | $10,000 |
| The Asia Society | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | General | $6,250 |
| Children Burn Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Discovery Land Co Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Family Violence Law Center | Oakland, CA | General | $5,000 |
| One World Children's Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Project Lyme | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Cirque Lodge Foundation | Orem, UT | General | $5,000 |
| Friends in Deed | Pasadena, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Alisal Center for Fine Arts | Salinas, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| San Marino Community Church | San Marino, CA | General | $1,000 |
| West Valley Family YMCA | Reseda, CA | General | $1,000 |
| PTA El Camino Creek | Carlsbad, CA | General | $100 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($67,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $811,880 | 44 |
| 2023 | $797,142 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104536
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3997071
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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