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Silver Lining Foundation is a private corporation based in MIDLAND, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is J Charles Farmer. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $234K. Total assets have grown from $1.5M in 2011 to $1.8M in 2023. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Colorado and Florida. According to available records, Silver Lining Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $267K, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $55K in 2020 to $170K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $129K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Colorado and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 7 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 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CO, FL.
Silver Lining Foundation has distributed a total of $267K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $129K.
Silver Lining Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Silver Lining Foundation is headquartered in MIDLAND, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Charles Farmer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dana L Farmer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$161K
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
$93K
Contributions
$7K
Net Investment Income
$35K
Distribution Amount
$98K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$267K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mj&MCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $129K | 2022 |
| Tx Heritage Songwriters AssociationCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $13K | 2022 |
| Burke Center For YouthCHARITABLE | Driftwood, TX | $11K | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of West TxCHARITABLE | Midland, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Providence NetworkCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| University Of TexasCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Burke CenterCHARITABLE | Driftwood, TX | $8K | 2020 |
| First Tee West TexasCHARITABLE | St Augustine, FL | $8K | 2020 |
| Silver Lining HouseCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $8K | 2020 |
| All AtxCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $5K | 2020 |