Private foundation · EIN 81-3815797 · Highland Park, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Renee and Gerald Silverstein Founda Tion Inc

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: 3 grants paid, $500K total, median $167K. 100% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$500K
Median grant
$167K
Stays in NJ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rabbi Pesach Raymon YeshivaEdison, NJScholarship forneedy individuals$167K
Yeshiva Shaarei TzionPiscataway, NJScholarship forneedy individuals$167K
Rabbi Jacob Joseph SchoolEdison, NJScholarship forneedy individuals$167K

About this foundation

Renee and Gerald Silverstein Founda Tion Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Highland Park, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2026. 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 Renee and Gerald Silverstein Founda Tion Inc 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 Renee and Gerald Silverstein Founda Tion Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $500K across 3 grants, a median of $167K.

Where does Renee and Gerald Silverstein Founda Tion Inc give?

New Jersey (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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