Private foundation · EIN 82-2223488 · Greenwich, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Silverbird 29 Fund

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: 27 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $25K. 33% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$1.5M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CT
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
All Our KinNew Haven, CTgeneral program support$300K
Ashoka Fellow ProgramsArlington, VAgeneral program support$200K
Arbor Brothers IncNew York, NYgeneral program support$150K
Room to ReadSan Francisco, CAgeneral program support$100K
Faithfacts for EducationBridgeport, CTgeneral program support$100K
Student Diplomacy CorpsNew York, NYgeneral program support$100K
Children's Literacy FoundationWaterbury Center, VTgeneral program support$78K
Youth Business Initiative IncNorwalk, CTgeneral program support$50K
Bridgeport Youth LacrosseBridgeport, CTgeneral program support$50K
Kites NestHudson, NYgeneral program support$50K
Intempo Organization IncStamford, CTgeneral program support$50K
Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncSan Francisco, CAgeneral program support$50K
Updaya Orhanization for Karuna TrainingEdgewater, COgeneral program support$30K
RyasapBridgeport, CTgeneral program support$25K
Wholeschool MindfulnessWrentham, MAgeneral program support$25K
Inner ExplorerFranklin, MAgeneral program support$20K
Community Mindfulness ProjectNew Canaan, CTgeneral program support$20K
The Village Community FoundationStamford, CTgeneral program support$10K
Community Access to the ArtsGreat Barrington, MAgeneral program support$10K
Ct Council for PhilantrophyHartford, CTgeneral program support$10K
Inward BoundWilton Manors, FLgeneral program support$10K
Shred FoundationAlbany, NYgeneral program support$10K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAgeneral program support$7,500
Remedy Hall IncWilliamstown, MAgeneral program support$5,000
Child Care of the BerkshiresNorth Adams, MAgeneral program support$3,500
Willinet IncSioux City, IAgeneral program support$2,000
Williams Rural Lands FoundationWilliamstown, MAgeneral program support$2,000

By state: Connecticut 9 · New York 4 · Virginia 1 · California 2 · Vermont 1 · Massachusetts 7

About this foundation

Silverbird 29 Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut, administered in care of Withumsmithbrown Pc, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Silverbird 29 Fund 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 Silverbird 29 Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 27 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Silverbird 29 Fund give?

Connecticut (9 grants), New York (4 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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