The Marc & Mattye Silverman Family
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes primarily focused on the Jewish community, medical assistance, community services, and the arts. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and groups in need, particularly within the local community. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, health organizations, and cultural initiatives. While its primary focus is on Mecklenburg County in Charlotte, North Carolina, it also extends support to select organizations in neighboring regions. Through its funding, the foundation aims to foster community development and cultural enrichment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Mecklenburg County or greater–Charlotte nonprofit focused on Jewish life, community services, health/medical programs, education, or local arts seeking modest to mid-sized discretionary support and willing to apply via a written request.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County or serves that local community.
- • Mission aligns with Jewish community needs, medical/health programs, community human services, education, or arts.
- • Comfort submitting a concise written funding request or contacting the named president by phone.
- • Track record of local partnerships or visible community impact that can be cited in a short letter.
- • Requests for modest grants consistent with past award sizes (many awards under $5K and several larger local gifts).
Geography
Giving is highly concentrated in North Carolina with about 94% of dollars in-state and a primary focus on Mecklenburg County, though a handful of out-of-state recipients appear.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 69 distinct grantees across Jewish, community, medical, education and arts purposes, and the foundation funded many independent organizations rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly accepts written requests and funded 18 new recipients in 2023 (about 26%), but the process is informal and relationship-driven rather than a formal public application, so new entrants can succeed but should expect to rely on a concise, locally credible approach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
