Private foundation · EIN 52-0845731 · Washington, District of Columbia

The Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $385K total, median $20K. 57% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
7
$385K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in DC
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Kennedy CenterWashington, DCGeneral$225K
White House Historical AssociationWashington, DCGeneral$80K
DC Jazz FestivalWashington, DCGeneral$45K
National Symphony OrchestraWashington, DCGeneral$20K
Tri-Centic FoundationNew York, NYGeneral$8,000
Arts for Art IncNew York, NYGeneral$4,000
Resources USA IncSomerset, NJGeneral$3,000

By state: District of Columbia 4 · New York 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

The Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, tax-exempt since 1967. 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 The Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 The Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $385K across 7 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (4 grants), New York (2 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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