Silver Lining Private Foundation
EIN 823356542 Private FoundationAbout
As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2020, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $171,300. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $314,924 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2020. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
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Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $171K | $132K | $316K | 15 |
| 2019 | N/A | $315K | $348K | N/A |
| 2020 | $171K | $652K | $451K | 21 |
| 2022 | $317K | $255K | $4K | 22 |
| 2023 | $264K | $421K | $414K | 18 |
| 2024 | $265K | $168K | $35K | 17 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 93 grants on record
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (93 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | $80,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | $70,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | $60,000 | Culture of Compassion Fund | 2023 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | $60,000 | Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | $50,000 | Climate & Clean Energy Program | 2018 |
| Spring Lake Productions Inc | New Milford, CT | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | Washington, DC | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | $42,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | $30,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | $30,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | $30,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc | Berkeley, CA | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Boulder, CO | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | $20,000 | The Compassion Center | 2020 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Native American Heritage Association | Front Royal, VA | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Boulder, CO | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | Washington, DC | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Boulder, CO | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rivertowns Arts Council Inc | Hastings on Hudson, NY | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
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