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Silver Family Foundation

Darien, Connecticut  ·  EIN 061532898  ·  Private foundation

Silver Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.2M in grants paid and $48.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 231 individual grants from this funder — $19.3M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.2M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$48.4M
Total assets
231
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Silver Family Foundation funds

Silver Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, low-income communities, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthlow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Silver Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Oregon Health and Science University Foundation
HEALTH CARE
Portland, OR$2.5M2021
Oregon Health and Science University Foundation
HEALTH CARE
Portland, OR$2.0M2023
Younglife
INTRODUCING ADOLESCENTS TO JESUS CHRIST AND HELPING THEM GROW IN THEIR FAITH
Colorado Springs, CO$1.6M2023
Catlin Gabel School
EDUCATION
Portland, OR$900K2023
De La Salle North Catholic High School
COLLEGE PREP EDUCATION
Portland, OR$858K2021
Younglife
INTRODUCING ADOLESCENTS TO JESUS CHRIST AND HELPING THEM GROW IN THEIR FAITH
Colorado Springs, CO$500K2025
De La Salle North Catholic High School
COLLEGE PREP EDUCATION
Portland, OR$325K2024
Friends of the Children Seattle
MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
Seattle, WA$250K2025
Portland Art Museum
YOUTH ENRICHMENT THROUGH ART EDUCATION
Portland, OR$250K2025
Oregon Health and Science University Foundation
HEALTH CARE
Portland, OR$250K2018
Catlin Gabel School
EDUCATION
Portland, OR$240K2021
Friends of the Children of the Klamath Falls
MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
Klamath Falls, OR$225K2025
St Andrew Navity School
EDUCATION IN THE JESUIT TRADITION TO SERVE YOUTH OF ALL FAITHS FROM LOW INCOME BACKGROUNDS
Portland, OR$200K2023
Friends of the Children Seattle
MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
Seattle, WA$180K2023
Friends of the Children Seattle
MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
Seattle, WA$180K2024

Silver Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.8M
2021$5.2M
2023$6.7M
2024$2.5M
2025$3.2M

How to apply for funding from Silver Family Foundation

From Silver Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SPRING CYCLE; GRANT PROPOSALS ARE DUE MARCH 31ST / FALL CYCLE; GRANT PROPOSALS ARE DUE SEPT 3OTH”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Silver Family Foundation

Does Silver Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Silver Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Silver Family Foundation fund?
Silver Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Oregon Health and Science University Foundation, Oregon Health and Science University Foundation, Younglife. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Silver Family Foundation give in grants?
Silver Family Foundation reported $5.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.3M over 231 grants.
Where is Silver Family Foundation located?
Silver Family Foundation is based in Darien, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061532898.
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About this profile. This page is built from Silver Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Silver Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.