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MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $43.4M in total grants paid to 187 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Albany Medical Center Foundation Inc
Albany, NY
$7M
8%
Doctors Without Borders USA
New York, NY
$2.8M
3%
COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND
WASHINGTON, DC
$2.1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
223
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$31K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 285 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION?
No. MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION give?
MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION awarded about 220 grants, totaling nearly $20.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include Albany Medical Center Foundation Inc, Doctors Without Borders USA, and COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION?
MARTY AND DOROTHY SILVERMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.