Private foundation · EIN 46-3736775 · San Marino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Silent Partner Grants

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $10K. 44% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$2.5M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$51M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Semester at SeaFort Collins, COTo support program$501K
David Lynch FoundationNew York, NYTo support program$500K
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, CATo support program$330K
World Pediatric ProjectRichmond, VATo support program$315K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CATo support program$150K
Little Sisters FundHailey, IDTo support program$115K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCTo support program$110K
Flintridge PreparatoryLA Canada Flintridge, CATo support program$102K
CorelightSante Fe, NMTo support program$72K
Junior Achievement of Southern California IncLos Angeles, CATo support program$67K
Eisenhower HealthRancho Mirage, CATo support program$50K
Taking the ReinsLos Angeles, CATo support program$50K
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TXTo support program$21K
Nuvasive Spine FdnSan Diego, CATo support program$15K
Ability ConnectionIrving, TXTo support program$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCTo support program$10K
Young and HealthyPasadena, CATo support program$10K
Loyola High School FoundationDetroit, MITo support program$5,000
Once Upon a RoomLA Canada, CATo support program$5,000
Positive Tomorrows IncOklahoma City, OKTo support program$5,000
University of ArizonaTucson, AZTo support program$5,000
Folds of HonorOwasso, OKTo support program$3,099
The Bowery MissionNew York, NYTo support program$1,500
Lacer FoundationPalos Verdes Estates, CATo support program$1,000
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CATo support program$1,000
Foothill FamilyPasadena, CATo support program$500
GofundmeWest Hollywood, CATo support program$500
Jdrf InternationalNew York, NYTo support program$500
Leadership InstituteArlington, VATo support program$500
IamlaLos Angeles, CATo support program$400
Crohns & Colitis FdnNew York, NYTo support program$260
Contribution From K-1 - Uslf II Qp Partners LpChicago, ILTo support program$19

By state: California 14 · New York 4 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 2 · Idaho 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Silent Partner Grants is a private grantmaking foundation in San Marino, California, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Silent Partner Grants accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Silent Partner Grants give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 32 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Silent Partner Grants give?

California (14 grants), New York (4 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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