The Silverbird 29 Fund
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 82-2223488 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$37.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $78,333.
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
66% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Our Kin | New Haven, CT | general program support | $300,000 |
| Ashoka Fellow Programs | Arlington, VA | general program support | $200,000 |
| Arbor Brothers Inc | New York, NY | general program support | $150,000 |
| Room to Read | San Francisco, CA | general program support | $100,000 |
| Faithfacts for Education | Bridgeport, CT | general program support | $100,000 |
| Student Diplomacy Corps | New York, NY | general program support | $100,000 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | Waterbury Center, VT | general program support | $78,333 |
| Youth Business Initiative Inc | Norwalk, CT | general program support | $50,000 |
| Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse | Bridgeport, CT | general program support | $50,000 |
| Kites Nest | Hudson, NY | general program support | $50,000 |
| Intempo Organization Inc | Stamford, CT | general program support | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | San Francisco, CA | general program support | $50,000 |
| Updaya Orhanization for Karuna Training | Edgewater, CO | general program support | $30,000 |
| Ryasap | Bridgeport, CT | general program support | $25,000 |
| Wholeschool Mindfulness | Wrentham, MA | general program support | $25,000 |
| Inner Explorer | Franklin, MA | general program support | $20,000 |
| Community Mindfulness Project | New Canaan, CT | general program support | $20,000 |
| The Village Community Foundation | Stamford, CT | general program support | $10,000 |
| Community Access to the Arts | Great Barrington, MA | general program support | $10,000 |
| Ct Council for Philantrophy | Hartford, CT | general program support | $10,000 |
| Inward Bound | Wilton Manors, FL | general program support | $10,000 |
| Shred Foundation | Albany, NY | general program support | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | general program support | $7,500 |
| Remedy Hall Inc | Williamstown, MA | general program support | $5,000 |
| Child Care of the Berkshires | North Adams, MA | general program support | $3,500 |
| Willinet Inc | Sioux City, IA | general program support | $2,000 |
| Williams Rural Lands Foundation | Williamstown, MA | general program support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,468,333 | 27 |
| 2023 | $1,543,333 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349102942
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2223488
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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