Private foundation · EIN 25-1865517 · State College, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louis E Silvi 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: 6 grants paid, $174K total, median $32K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NO

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$174K
Median grant
$32K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NO
Assets
$2.9M

How to apply

No unsolicited applications are accepted. Contact: The Foundation Decides Which Charit, 1600 University Drive, State College, Pa, 8142346919 Deadlines: NO Restrictions: NO

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center Dba Mount Nittany Health FdState College, PAGrant to assist with their child advocacy center needs which supports families in the region$51K
Penns Valley Youth CenterSpring Mills, PATo the organization for facility upgrades to help expand services$40K
Youth Service BureauState College, PATo expand one of the buildings which serves the children they work with in their charitable purpose$40K
Our Lady of Victory ChurchState College, PAUnrestricted gift to foster development and education of children$23K
Strawberry Fields IncorporatedState College, PASupport learning enrichment program consistent with their charitable purpose$10K
Juniata Valley CouncilReedsville, PATo the organization for facility repair and to assist with their charitable purpose$10K

About this foundation

Louis E Silvi Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in State College, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Thomas J Taricani, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Louis E Silvi 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 Louis E Silvi Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $174K across 6 grants, a median of $32K.

Where does Louis E Silvi Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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