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Silver Lining Foundation is a private trust based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Philip W Halperin Pres. It holds total assets of $40.5M. Annual income is reported at $12.1M. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Silver Lining Foundation has made 335 grants totaling $24.5M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $7.2M in 2020 to $2.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $9M distributed across 120 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.1M, with an average award of $73K. The foundation has supported 90 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Minnesota, Michigan, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$75K
Largest Grant
$850K
Based on 40 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.
Silver Lining Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 335 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MN, MI.
Silver Lining Foundation has distributed a total of $24.5M across 335 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $73K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.1M.
Silver Lining Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Silver Lining Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip W Halperin | PRESIDENT | $2K | $8K | $10K |
| Peggy Anne Dow | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maurine S Halperin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$40.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$39.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
335
Total Giving
$24.5M
Average Grant
$73K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
90
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business SchoolTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| California Education PartnersTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Children NowTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $175K | 2023 |
| Occidental CollegeTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Los Angeles, CA | $170K | 2023 |
| Borealis PhilanthropyTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING | Minneapolis, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| American Institutes For Research In The Behavioral SciencesTO SUPPORT EDUCATION OUTCOME IMPROVEMENT | San Mateo, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| EdsourceTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Educare Silicon ValleyTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | San Jose, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Urban Ed AcademyTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Power CaliforniaTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Parent Teacher Home VisitsTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Sacramento, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Reading PartnersTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los AngelesTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Asian Law CaucusTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta IncTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING | Norcross, GA | $25K | 2023 |
| Giants Community FundTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Jazz OrganizationTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Oakland Public Education FundTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| CatchlightTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Modern ArtTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| San Francisco SpcaTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Crohn'S & Colitis FoundationTO SUPPORT RESEARCH COMMUNITY AND PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Medical Foundation Of North CarolinaTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Chapel Hill, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Common Sense MediaTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Asheville School IncTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Asheville, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Northern California GrantmakersTO SUPPORT GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| The Madeira SchoolTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Mclean, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| KqedTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Tides CenterTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Los Amigos De Manzanita SeedTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San FranciscoTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Narrative MagazineTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community FederationTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Katherine Delmar Burke SchoolTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of MichiganTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Ann Arbor, MI | $200K | 2022 |
| Sobrato Early Academic Language ProgramTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM SUPPORT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | Milpitas, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Oakland Unified School DistrictTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $150K | 2022 |
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