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Stephen M Silberstein Foundation is a private corporation based in BELVEDERE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Stephen M Silberstein Pres. It holds total assets of $74M. Annual income is reported at $12.9M. 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, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Stephen M Silberstein Foundation has made 174 grants totaling $27.8M, with a median grant of $75K. Annual giving has decreased from $9.9M in 2021 to $6.9M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $11.1M distributed across 78 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $4M, with an average award of $160K. The foundation has supported 67 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$202K
Largest Grant
$4M
Based on 49 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.
Stephen M Silberstein Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 174 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Stephen M Silberstein Foundation has distributed a total of $27.8M across 174 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $160K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $4M.
Stephen M Silberstein Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stephen M Silberstein Foundation is headquartered in BELVEDERE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen M Silberstein | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Silberstein | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$74M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$74M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
174
Total Giving
$27.8M
Average Grant
$160K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
67
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light The WaySUPPORT EDUCATION AND LEARNING | Berkeley, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| University Of California Berkeley FoundationEDUCATION | Berkeley, CA | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Media Matters For AmericaEDUCATIONAL RADIO BROADCASTING | Washington, DC | $400K | 2023 |
| Human Rights WatchDEFEND & PRESERVE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS & LIBERTIES | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FoundationDEFEND & PRESERVE INDIVIDUAL RIGHT & LIBERTIES | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| American Bridge Association And Charitable FoundationTO FACILITATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG AND ADULT CITIZENS THORUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL AND LOCAL BRIDGE PROGRAMS | Atlanta, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| PropublicaINVESTIGATIVE REPORTING | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| National Vote At Home InstituteENSURE THE SECURITY OF OUR ELECTIONS AND PUTING VOTER'S NEEDS FIRST | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood FoundationDELIVER HEALTH CARE SERVICES, SEX EDUCUCATION | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Democracy NowSUPPORT PUBLIC RADIO JOURNALISM | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationPROTECT WILD PLACES & RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE USE | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Economic Policy InstituteTHINK TANK TO BROADEN DISCUSSION OF ECONOMIC ISSUES TO INCLUDE LOWER/MIDDLE CLASS | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Institute For Policy StudiesBUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE, ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE, AND PEACEFUL SOCIETY BY TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION. | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Foundation For The Future Of Literature And LiteracyPROMOTE LITERATURE AND LITERACY AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL AGES | Berkeley, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Human Needs ProjectPROVIDE BASIC SERVICES AND EMPOWERMENT SERVICES TO SLUMS AROUND THE WORLD | San Rafael, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Public Citizen FoundationSERVES AS THE PEOPLE'S VOICE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL. | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Center On Budget Policy PrioritiesFISCAL POLICY AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Planning & Urban Research AssociationUSE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE GOOD PLANNING AND GOVERNMENT IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Guarantee Our Votes ProjectDEVELOPING AND DISSEMINATING LEFT-OF-CENTER PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE STATE LEVEL | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Inequality MediaTO CREATE FILMS THAT BRING AWARENESS TO SOCIAL ISSUES INCLUDING INEQUALITY | Berkeley, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Political AccountabilitySUPPORTS POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISCLOSURE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Save The BayWORKS TO PROTECT & RESTORE THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY | Oakland, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Patriotic MillionairesCOMMITTED TO BUILDING A MORE PROSPEROUS, STABLE, AND INCLUSIVE NATION THROUGH ECONOMIC POLICIES AND POLITICAL PROCESS POLICIES | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Cityside Journalism InstituteTO HELP PEOPLE FEEL MORE ENGAGED WITH THEIR CITY AND WITH ONE ANOTHER | Oakland, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| CalmattersINFORM CALIFORNIANS THROUGH MEANINGFUL JOURNALISM ABOUT THE PLAYERS, POLITICS, AND INTERESTS THAT SHAPE THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Green Science Policy InstituteCREATE A SUSTAINABLE RELATIONSHIP AMONG ONE ANOTHER | Berkeley, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Edible Schoolyard FoundationPROMOTE HEALTHY EATING HABITS FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN | Berkeley, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Greenbelt AllianceADVOCATE, PROVIDE EXPERTISE ON, AND BUILD SUPPORT BEHIND PUBLIC POLICY AND PLANNING THAT SUPPORTS OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AND SMART GROWTH. | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| John Burton Foundationcommunity InitiativesPROMOTES VALUES OF NURTURING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Outdoor AfroINSPIRE AND PROMOTE AFRICAN AMERICAN CONNECTIONS AND LEADERSHIP IN NATURE | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Good Jobs FirstPROMOTING ACCOUNTABILITY IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Berkeley Public Library FoundationSUPPORT INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN THE PROGRAMS, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES OF THE BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY. | Berkeley, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Military Religious Freedom FoundationPROTECT CONSTITUTIONALLY MANDATED RELIGIOUS FREEDOM | Albuquerque, NM | $40K | 2023 |
| San Francisco BaykeeperADDRESSING THE GREATEST THREATS TO THE SF BAY. | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Amigos De Las Americas - East Bay ChapterPROMOTE YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE AMERICAS | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| SeacologyPROTECT ISLAND HABITATS AND ASSIST LOCAL COMMUNITIES | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| 10000 DegreesTO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS TO AND THORUGH COLLEGE TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND POSITVELY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD. | San Rafael, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Living New DealAIMS TO PRESERVE NEW DEAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE FROM DESTRUCTION OR PRIVATIZATION AS WELL AS HELPING COMMUNITIES REDISCOVER THEIR HERITAGE | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Marin County Bicycle CoalitionIMPROVING OUR COUNTRY'S ROADS, MULTI-USE PATHWAYS, AND OFF-ROAD FACILITIES FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS. | Fairfax, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Mime TroupeCREATES AND PRODUCES THEATER THAT PRESENTS A WORKING-CLASS ANALYSIS OF THE VENTS THAT SHAPE OUR SOCIETY, EXPOSE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICE, AND DEMANDS REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE. | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Career Technical Education FoundationINNOVATING THE EDUCATION-TO-CAREER EXPERIENCE TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS | Santa Rosa, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| EcoamericaCREATE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS THAT BUILD AWARENESS, UND | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Rainforest Action NetworkCAMPAIGNS FOR FORESTS | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| StagebridgeSENIOR THEATRE COMPANY | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Alaska Wilderness LeaguePROMOTE AND PROTECT AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA | Anchorage, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Author'S AlliancePROMOTE AUTHORSHIP TO FURTHER THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN FACILITATING WIDESPREAD ACCESS TO WORKS OF AUTHORSHIP BY ASSISTING AND REPRESENTING AUTHORS | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Marin Environmental Housing CollaborativeBUILDS PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS AND POLICIES THAT CREATE AND SUSTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THROUGH AN ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE LENS | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| California Native Plant SocietyCONSERVING CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS AND THEIR NATURAL HABITATS | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
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