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The Benedict Silverman Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, extending grants by invitation only. With a total of $2.6 million distributed to 30 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LITERACY TRUST INC
$5.9M
39%
Research Foundation of the City University of New York
$2.1M
14%
THE READING INSTITUTE INC
$2M
13%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$58.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION?
No. BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION give?
BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland. 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 BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $59 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include LITERACY TRUST INC, Research Foundation of the City University of New York, and THE READING INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION?
BENEDICT SILVERMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.