Funding search · EIN 911852739 · Belvedere, CA

Stephen M Silberstein Foundation

Name: Stephen M Silberstein Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

133
grants reported: $21.0M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $75,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

7 grants matching “shape” · $300,000

$50,000
Calmatters · Sacramento, CA · 2024
Inform californians through meaningful journalism about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives
$50,000
San Francisco Mime Troupe · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Creates 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.
$50,000
Calmatters · Sacramento, CA · 2023
Inform californians through meaningful journalism about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives
$25,000
San Francisco Mime Troupe · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Creates 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.
$50,000
Calmatters · Sacramento, CA · 2022
Inform californians through meaningful journalism about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives
$50,000
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To make transformative discoveries, ensure that education is more accessible and affordable, shape the future of technology, and deliver compassionate healthcare to the people in our community and beyond
$25,000
San Francisco Mime Troupe · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Creates 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.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

McF Donor Advised Fund1 grant · $4.0M
University of California Berkeley Foundation1 grant · $2.5M
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation3 grants · $1.6M
Media Matters for America3 grants · $1.1M
Light the Way1 grant · $1.0M
National Vote at Home Institute3 grants · $750,000
Propublica3 grants · $750,000
Democracy Now3 grants · $600,000
Planned Parenthood Foundation3 grants · $500,000
Economic Policy Institute3 grants · $450,000

Giving over time

$5.5M

2022

$6.9M

2023

$8.5M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 133 grants.

$4.0M
McF Donor Advised Fund · Novato, CA · 2024
Umbrella organization for many local nonprofit orgs.
$2.5M
University of California Berkeley Foundation · Berkeley, CA · 2023
Education
$1.0M
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Defend & preserve individual right & liberties
$1.0M
Light the Way · Berkeley, CA · 2022
Support education and learning
$400,000
Media Matters for America · Washington, DC · 2023
Educational radio broadcasting
$400,000
Media Matters for America · Washington, DC · 2022
Educational radio broadcasting
$350,000
Media Matters for America · Washington, DC · 2024
Educational radio broadcasting
$300,000
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Defend & preserve individual right & liberties
$300,000
Human Rights Watch · New York, NY · 2023
Defend & preserve individual rights & liberties
$280,000
As You Sow · Oakland, CA · 2022
Working toward a safe, just workplace: apparel supply chain compliance programs
$250,000
National Vote at Home Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
Ensure the security of our elections and puting voter's needs first
$250,000
Propublica · New York, NY · 2024
Investigative reporting
$250,000
American Bridge Association and Charitable Foundation · Atlanta, CA · 2023
To facilitate learning opportunities for young and adult citizens thorugh the development of national and local bridge programs
$250,000
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Defend & preserve individual right & liberties
$250,000
National Vote at Home Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
Ensure the security of our elections and puting voter's needs first
$250,000
Propublica · New York, NY · 2023
Investigative reporting
$250,000
National Vote at Home Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
Ensure the security of our elections and puting voter's needs first
$250,000
Propublica · New York, NY · 2022
Investigative reporting
$200,000
Democracy Now · New York, NY · 2024
Support public radio journalism
$200,000
National Redistricting Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024
To dismantle unfair electoral maps and create a redistricting system based on democratic values
$200,000
Planned Parenthood Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
Deliver health care services, sex educucation
$200,000
Sierra Club Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Protect wild places & responsible resource use
$200,000
Democracy Now · New York, NY · 2023
Support public radio journalism
$200,000
Planned Parenthood Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
Deliver health care services, sex educucation
$200,000
Sierra Club Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Protect wild places & responsible resource use
$200,000
Democracy Now · New York, NY · 2022
Support public radio journalism
$200,000
National Redistricting Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
To dismantle unfair electoral maps and create a redistricting system based on democratic values
$150,000
Center for American Progress · Washington, DC · 2024
Support research & education in economics
$150,000
Common Cause · Washington, DC · 2024
Vehicle for citizens to make voices heard in political process & hold elected leaders accountable
$150,000
Economic Policy Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
Think tank to broaden discussion of economic issues to include lower/middle class
$150,000
Institute for Policy Studies · Washington, DC · 2024
Building a more equitable, ecologically sustainable, and peaceful society by turning ideas into action.
$150,000
Economic Policy Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
Think tank to broaden discussion of economic issues to include lower/middle class
$150,000
Foundation for the Future of Literature and Literacy · Berkeley, CA · 2023
Promote literature and literacy among people of all ages
$150,000
Institute for Policy Studies · Washington, DC · 2023
Building a more equitable, ecologically sustainable, and peaceful society by turning ideas into action.
$150,000
Economic Policy Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
Think tank to broaden discussion of economic issues to include lower/middle class
$150,000
Foundation for the Future of Literature and Literacy · Berkeley, CA · 2022
Promote literature and literacy among people of all ages
$140,000
Institute for Research On Presidental Elections · Los Altos, CA · 2024
Educate the public, community leaders, opinion leaders, and policy makers with regard to the manner by which we elect the president of the united states
$100,000
Alameda County Community Food Bank · Oakland, CA · 2024
Food distribution to those in need.
$100,000
American Independent Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024
Fund independent journalism that increases public awareness of progressive issues
$100,000
Center for Political Accountability · Washington, DC · 2024
Supports political accountability and disclosure
$100,000
Greenbelt Alliance · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Advocate, provide expertise on, and build support behind public policy and planning that supports open space conservation and smart growth.
$100,000
One Fair Wage · New York, NY · 2024
To end all subminimum wages in the united states and raise wages and working conditions in the service sector in particular.
$100,000
Public Citizen Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024
Serves as the people's voice in the nation's capital.
$100,000
Save the Bay · Oakland, CA · 2024
Works to protect & restore the san francisco bay
$100,000
Center for Political Accountability · Washington, DC · 2023
Supports political accountability and disclosure
$100,000
Center On Budget Policy Priorities · Washington, DC · 2023
Fiscal policy and public programs
$100,000
Guarantee Our Votes Project · Washington, DC · 2023
Developing and disseminating left-of-center public policy for the state level
$100,000
Human Needs Project · San Rafael, CA · 2023
Provide basic services and empowerment services to slums around the world
$100,000
Inequality Media · Berkeley, CA · 2023
To create films that bring awareness to social issues including inequality
$100,000
Public Citizen Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023
Serves as the people's voice in the nation's capital.
$100,000
San Francisco Planning & Urban Research Association · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Use research, education, and advocacy to promote good planning and government in the san francisco bay area
$100,000
Center for Political Accountability · Washington, DC · 2022
Supports political accountability and disclosure
$100,000
Center On Budget Policy Priorities · Washington, DC · 2022
Fiscal policy and public programs
$100,000
Planned Parenthood Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
Deliver health care services, sex educucation
$100,000
Public Citizen Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
Serves as the people's voice in the nation's capital.
$100,000
Washinton Monthly · Washington, DC · 2022
Offer innovative solutions to get the best people to work for the government and the best government for the people
$97,600
Outdoor Afro · Oakland, CA · 2024
Inspire and promote african american connections and leadership in nature
$80,000
Pardee Historic Home Museum · Oakland, CA · 2024
To encourage learning, understanding, and appreciation of oakland's early history, the contributions of three generations of the pardee family to the city of oakland and the state of california
$75,000
Cityside Journalism Institute · Oakland, CA · 2024
To help people feel more engaged with their city and with one another
$75,000
Green Science Policy Institute · Berkeley, CA · 2024
Create a sustainable relationship among one another
$75,000
Institute On Taxation & Economic Policy · Washington, DC · 2024
Ensures that elected officials, media, and the general public have access to accurate, timely, and straightforward information on current and proposed tax policies.
$75,000
Patriotic Millionaires · Washington, DC · 2024
Committed to building a more prosperous, stable, and inclusive nation through economic policies and political process policies
$75,000
Cityside Journalism Institute · Oakland, CA · 2023
To help people feel more engaged with their city and with one another
$75,000
Patriotic Millionaires · Washington, DC · 2023
Committed to building a more prosperous, stable, and inclusive nation through economic policies and political process policies
$75,000
Save the Bay · Oakland, CA · 2023
Works to protect & restore the san francisco bay
$75,000
Cityside Journalism Institute · Oakland, CA · 2022
To help people feel more engaged with their city and with one another
$75,000
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center · Washington, DC · 2022
Identifies and develops solutions to build a more just, equitable, and resilient nation
$75,000
Institute On Taxation & Economic Policy · Washington, DC · 2022
Ensures that elected officials, media, and the general public have access to accurate, timely, and straightforward information on current and proposed tax policies.
$75,000
Patriotic Millionaires · Washington, DC · 2022
Committed to building a more prosperous, stable, and inclusive nation through economic policies and political process policies
$75,000
Trust for Public Land · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To preserve quality parks and green spaces that are fundamental for sustaining equitable, resilient communities
$50,000
Calmatters · Sacramento, CA · 2024
Inform californians through meaningful journalism about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives
$50,000
Good Jobs First · Washington, DC · 2024
Promoting accountability in economic development
$50,000
John Burton Foundationcommunity Initiatives · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Promotes values of nurturing children and youth who are less fortunate
$50,000
Marin County Bicycle Coalition · Fairfax, CA · 2024
Improving our country's roads, multi-use pathways, and off-road facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.
$50,000
Military Religious Freedom Foundation · Albuquerque, NM · 2024
Protect constitutionally mandated religious freedom
$50,000
San Francisco Baykeeper · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Addressing the greatest threats to the sf bay.
$50,000
San Francisco Mime Troupe · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Creates 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.
$50,000
San Francisco Planning & Urban Research Association · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Use research, education, and advocacy to promote good planning and government in the san francisco bay area
$50,000
Voices for Progress · Santa Monica, CA · 2024
Advocates for the public interest on topics such as the climate, income inequality, and a fair democracy
$50,000
Berkeley Public Library Foundation · Berkeley, CA · 2023
Support innovation and excellence in the programs, facilities, and services of the berkeley public library.
$50,000
Calmatters · Sacramento, CA · 2023
Inform californians through meaningful journalism about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives
$50,000
Edible Schoolyard Foundation · Berkeley, CA · 2023
Promote healthy eating habits for schoolchildren
$50,000
Good Jobs First · Washington, DC · 2023
Promoting accountability in economic development
$50,000
Green Science Policy Institute · Berkeley, CA · 2023
Create a sustainable relationship among one another
$50,000
Greenbelt Alliance · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Advocate, provide expertise on, and build support behind public policy and planning that supports open space conservation and smart growth.
$50,000
John Burton Foundationcommunity Initiatives · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Promotes values of nurturing children and youth who are less fortunate
$50,000
Outdoor Afro · Oakland, CA · 2023
Inspire and promote african american connections and leadership in nature
$50,000
Calmatters · Sacramento, CA · 2022
Inform californians through meaningful journalism about the players, politics, and interests that shape the issues that affect their lives
$50,000
Edible Schoolyard Foundation · Berkeley, CA · 2022
Promote healthy eating habits for schoolchildren
$50,000
Good Jobs First · Washington, DC · 2022
Promoting accountability in economic development
$50,000
Green Science Policy Institute · Berkeley, CA · 2022
Create a sustainable relationship among one another
$50,000
Greenbelt Alliance · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Advocate, provide expertise on, and build support behind public policy and planning that supports open space conservation and smart growth.
$50,000
Institute for Policy Studies · Washington, DC · 2022
Building a more equitable, ecologically sustainable, and peaceful society by turning ideas into action.
$50,000
John Burton Foundationcommunity Initiatives · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Promotes values of nurturing children and youth who are less fortunate
$50,000
Outdoor Afro · Oakland, CA · 2022
Inspire and promote african american connections and leadership in nature
$50,000
Save the Bay · Oakland, CA · 2022
Works to protect & restore the san francisco bay
$50,000
Spur · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Through research, education and advocacy, spur works to create an equitable, sustainable and prosperous region.
$50,000
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To make transformative discoveries, ensure that education is more accessible and affordable, shape the future of technology, and deliver compassionate healthcare to the people in our community and beyond
$50,000
Voices for Progress · Santa Monica, CA · 2022
Advocates for the public interest on topics such as the climate, income inequality, and a fair democracy
$40,000
Military Religious Freedom Foundation · Albuquerque, NM · 2023
Protect constitutionally mandated religious freedom

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.