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Silk Family Foundation is a private trust based in KETCHUM, ID. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Stephen R Silk. It holds total assets of $5.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2011 to $5.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Illinois. According to available records, Silk Family Foundation has made 179 grants totaling $3.8M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $599K in 2020 to $797K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 72 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $271K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 93 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Pennsylvania, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$32K
Largest Grant
$196K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Silk Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 179 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, PA.
Silk Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.8M across 179 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $271K.
Silk Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Silk Family Foundation is headquartered in KETCHUM, ID. While based in ID, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Silk | PRES/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Silk | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
179
Total Giving
$3.8M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
93
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Of The Free FoundationGENERAL | Industry, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Higher GroundGENERAL | Ketchum, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Team Luke Hope For MindsGENERAL | Lubbock, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| Union Rescue MissionGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| The Help GroupGENERAL | Sherman Oaks, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital Of LaGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $38K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaGENERAL | Irving, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Villa Esperanza ServicesGENERAL | Thousand Oaks, CA | $33K | 2023 |
| Ymca Metro LaGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| March To The Top - AfricaGENERAL | Woodland Hills, CA | $29K | 2023 |
| City Of Hope LareGENERAL | Duarte, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Lupus Research AllianceGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| San Marino Community ChurchGENERAL | San Marino, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Uli FoundationGENERAL | Washington, DC | $16K | 2023 |
| National Caregiving FounationGENERAL | Dunkirk, MD | $13K | 2023 |
| Citizens Committee For New York CitGENERAL | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Children Burn FoundationGENERAL | Sherman Oaks, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationGENERAL | Honolulu, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Project LymeGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Canine CompanionsGENERAL | Santa Rosa, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| LatmGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Melenoma Research FoundationGENERAL | Clifton Park, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Kipp ChicagoGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Family Violence Law CenterGENERAL | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| 826laGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of AmericaGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $6K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Harlem LacrosseGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Aarep LaGENERAL | Irvine, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| One World Children'S FundGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wellspring LivingGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of SfGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Sola I Can FoundationGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| St Lukes FoundationGENERAL | Ketchum, ID | $3K | 2023 |
| Desert Scholarship FoundationGENERAL | Palm Desert, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| AbilityfirstGENERAL | Pasadena, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Tuna Club Of AvalonGENERAL | Avalon, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Challenged Athletes FoundationGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Dolphins Challenge CancerGENERAL | Miami Gardens, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Urban Land InstituteGENERAL | Washington Dc, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Young LifeGENERAL | Colorado Springs, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Univerity Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2022 |
| Ucla FoundationGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $53K | 2022 |