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Private foundation · EIN 20-0511961

The Silver Foundation

Omaha, NE

The Silver Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, NE. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $219K in grants and contributions paid across 7 grants, with $2.12M 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 Chabad, The Jewish Federation and Beth El Synagogue.

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
ChabadOmaha, NEGeneral Fund$110,000
The Jewish FederationOmaha, NEGeneral Fund$50,000
Beth El SynagogueOmaha, NEGeneral Fund$11,020
Anti Defamation LeagueNew York, NYGeneral Fund$6,000
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Fund$6,000
Jewish National Fund (kibbutz Alumim)Rockville Center, NYGeneral Fund$5,000

The 6 largest of 7 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Silver Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Silver Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $218,570 in grants and contributions paid (7 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Silver Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Chabad (NE), $110K, The Jewish Federation (NE), $50K, Beth El Synagogue (NE), $11K, Anti Defamation League (NY), $6K and University of Pennsylvania (PA), $6K.