Private foundation · EIN 20-1987349 · Norman, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Silver Lining Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $81K total, median $17K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$81K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in OK
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Warrior National FoundationAustin, TXCharitable$45K
Texas One Fund IncAustin, TXCharitable$18K
Burke Center for YouthDriftwood, TXCharitable$15K
Mack Jack & McConaugheyAustin, TXCharitable$2,500

About this foundation

Silver Lining Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norman, Oklahoma, administered in care of J Charles Farmer, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Silver Lining Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Silver Lining Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 4 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Silver Lining Foundation give?

Texas (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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