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Private foundation · EIN 45-2494485

The Jacob Silverman Charitable Trust

Chicago, IL

The Jacob Silverman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $123K in grants and contributions paid across 6 grants, with $3.51M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Friends of the Shefa School, Metropolitan Council on Jewishpoverty and Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Friends of the Shefa SchoolNewyork, NYGeneral$50,000
Metropolitan Council on JewishpovertyNew York, NYGeneral$30,000
Salanter Akiba Riverdale AcademyRiverdale, NYGeneral$20,000
Ramaz SchoolNew York, NYGeneral$10,000
Yeshivat Chovevei Torah RabbinicalRiverdale, NYGeneral$10,000
Congregation B'nai IsraelNew York, NYGeneral$2,500

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Jacob Silverman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Jacob Silverman Charitable Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Jacob Silverman Charitable Trust give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $122,500 in grants and contributions paid (6 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Jacob Silverman Charitable Trust funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Friends of the Shefa School (NY), $50K, Metropolitan Council on Jewishpoverty (NY), $30K, Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy (NY), $20K, Ramaz School (NY), $10K and Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical (NY), $10K.