Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 05-01-2018 , and ending 04-30-2019
Name of foundation
SYD & JAN M SILVERMAN FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1501 NJ2-130-03-31
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PENNINGTON, NJ085341501
A Employer identification number

22-3125351
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(609) 274-6834
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$4,613,389J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 66,885 66,196  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 304,442
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,387,392
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 304,442
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,993    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 373,320 370,638  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,500 0 0 2,500
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 42,255 25,353   16,902
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 882 882   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 265     265
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 45,902 26,235 0 19,667
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 206,452 206,452
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 252,354 26,235 0 226,119
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 120,966
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 344,403
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 2 1 1
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 83,623 131,015 131,015
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 3,636,250 Click to see attachment3,708,820 4,482,373
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,719,875 3,839,836 4,613,389
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 3,719,875 3,839,836
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,719,875 3,839,836
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,719,875 3,839,836
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
3,719,875
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
120,966
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,840,841
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,005
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
3,839,836
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a .25 DELAWARE EMERGING   2017-01-20 2018-05-09
b .55 DELAWARE EMERGING   2017-01-20 2018-05-09
c 2050. DELAWARE EMERGING   2017-01-20 2018-05-09
d 3024. FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND   2013-04-10 2018-05-09
e 752. FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND   2013-07-11 2018-05-09
158. FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND   2013-08-14 2018-05-09
1. FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND   2013-08-14 2018-05-09
77. FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND   2013-09-30 2018-05-09
1. FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND   2013-09-30 2018-05-09
.18 FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND   2018-04-10 2018-05-09
125. ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 VALUE ETF   2012-06-11 2018-05-09
241. ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 VALUE ETF   2012-10-12 2018-05-09
9. ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 VALUE ETF   2013-07-11 2018-05-09
826. ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 VALUE ETF   2013-09-18 2018-05-09
331. ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 VALUE ETF   2013-09-30 2018-05-09
258. ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH   2013-09-30 2018-05-09
18. ISHARES US TECHNOLOGY ETF   2012-10-12 2018-05-09
78. ISHARES US TECHNOLOGY ETF   2013-04-10 2018-05-09
33. ISHARES US TECHNOLOGY ETF   2013-07-11 2018-05-09
.21 MFS INTERNATIONAL VALUE   2014-07-02 2018-05-09
757. MFS INTERNATIONAL VALUE   2014-07-02 2018-05-09
.61 PRUDENTIAL JENNISON   2016-01-21 2018-05-09
406. PRUDENTIAL JENNISON   2016-01-21 2018-05-09
582. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-05-04
129. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-05-04
129. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-05-09
582. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-06-05
582. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-07-10
582. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-08-08
582. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-09-11
15. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2018-10-03 2018-10-12
157. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2018-09-20 2018-10-12
582. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-10-12
582. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-11-13
15. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2018-10-03 2018-11-13
157. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2018-09-20 2018-11-13
157. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2018-09-20 2018-12-07
15. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2018-10-03 2018-12-07
582. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2018-12-07
24. SPDR GOLD TRUST   2017-01-20 2019-03-14
686. SPDR US FINANCIAL SECTOR ETF   2017-01-20 2018-05-09
157. SPDR US FINANCIAL SECTOR ETF   2018-10-03 2019-03-14
2586. SPDR US FINANCIAL SECTOR ETF   2017-01-20 2019-03-14
319. SPDR US FINANCIAL SECTOR ETF   2018-09-20 2019-03-14
600000. U.S. TREASURY BILL   2018-05-09 2018-09-19
400000. U.S. TREASURY BILL   2018-05-09 2018-09-21
50000. U.S. TREASURY BILL   2018-09-20 2018-09-21
100000. U.S. TREASURY BILL   2018-09-20 2019-03-14
1079. VANGUARD DIVIDEND   2016-01-21 2018-05-09
798. VANGUARD EUROPE PACIFIC   2017-01-20 2018-05-09
38. VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF   2018-05-09 2019-03-14
57. VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF   2018-10-03 2019-04-15
887. VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF   2018-05-09 2019-04-15
95. VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF   2018-09-20 2019-04-15
210. VANGUARD SMALL CAP   2017-01-20 2018-05-09
4588. VICTORYSHARES US 500   2017-01-20 2018-05-09
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 5   4 1
b 11   8 3
c 40,344   31,242 9,102
d 179,656   156,794 22,862
e 44,676   39,740 4,936
9,387   8,466 921
59   52 7
4,575   4,143 432
59   54 5
11   10 1
15,140   8,250 6,890
29,190   17,484 11,706
1,090   778 312
100,045   72,758 27,287
40,091   28,467 11,624
36,179   20,109 16,070
3,201   1,321 1,880
13,870   5,699 8,171
5,868   2,527 3,341
10   8 2
34,095   28,403 5,692
31   24 7
20,531   16,248 4,283
24   22 2
5   5  
16,041   14,743 1,298
25   23 2
24   23 1
24   24  
23   24 -1
1   1  
6   6  
22   21 1
22   22  
1   1  
6   6  
6   6  
1   1  
22   21 1
2,937   2,736 201
19,196   15,874 3,322
4,187   4,394 -207
68,968   59,840 9,128
8,508   9,246 -738
591,480   587,295 4,185
394,404   391,530 2,874
49,301   49,305 -4
99,727   98,610 1,117
108,288   78,255 30,033
35,968   29,968 6,000
3,267   2,925 342
4,981   4,518 463
77,517   68,271 9,246
8,302   7,786 516
31,910   27,302 4,608
224,949   187,557 37,392
      59,125
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1
b       3
c       9,102
d       22,862
e       4,936
      921
      7
      432
      5
      1
      6,890
      11,706
      312
      27,287
      11,624
      16,070
      1,880
      8,171
      3,341
      2
      5,692
      7
      4,283
      2
       
      1,298
      2
      1
       
      -1
       
       
      1
       
       
       
       
       
      1
      201
      3,322
      -207
      9,128
      -738
      4,185
      2,874
      -4
      1,117
      30,033
      6,000
      342
      463
      9,246
      516
      4,608
      37,392
       
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 304,442
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017 203,472 4,547,676 0.044742
2016 195,332 4,131,992 0.047273
2015 210,443 4,032,002 0.052193
2014 206,590 4,314,939 0.047878
2013 193,388 4,205,768 0.045982
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.238068
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.047614
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
4,518,009
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
215,120
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,444
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
218,564
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
226,119
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 3,444
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 3,444
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 3,444
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 1,508
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,508
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,936
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletDE
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBANK OF AMERICA Telephone no.bullet (609) 274-6834

    Located atbullet1300 AMERICAN BOULEVARDPENNINGTONNJ ZIP+4bullet08534
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2018.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    MARK SILVERMAN DIRECTOR
    1     		0    
    21 LAKEVIEW LANE
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840
    MARIE SILVERMAN MARICH DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
    1     		0    
    37 SAMMIS LANE
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10605
    MATTHEW SILVERMAN DIRECTOR
    1     		0    
    1514 STATE ROUTE 213
    HIGH FALLS,NY12440
    MICHAEL SILVERMAN DIRECTOR
    1     		0    
    10663 EAST TERRA DRIVE
    SCOTTSDALE,AZ85258
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    4,314,552
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    272,259
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,586,811
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    4,586,811
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    68,802
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,518,009
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    225,900
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    225,900
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,444
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,444
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    222,456
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    222,456
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    222,456
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    226,119
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    226,119
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    3,444
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    222,675
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 222,456
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 206,436
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 0
    b From 2014...... 0
    c From 2015...... 0
    d From 2016...... 0
    e From 2017...... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 226,119
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 206,436
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 19,683
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		202,773
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 0
    b Excess from 2015.... 0
    c Excess from 2016.... 0
    d Excess from 2017.... 0
    e Excess from 2018.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    MARK SILVERMAN PRESIDENT OF FDN
    21 LAKEVIEW LANE
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840
    (203) 861-5925
    N/A
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ORGANIZATION
    cAny submission deadlines:
    N/A
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    N/A
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH
    34 S CHESTNUT STREET
    NEW PALTZ,NY12561     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    ST AGNES CHURCH
    6 HILLCREST AVE
    LAKE PLACID,NY12946     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    ST PETER'S PARRISH
    1017 KEATOR AVE
    ROSENDALE,NY12472     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    PRESIDENT & TRUSTEES OF COLBY COLLEGE
    4120 MAYFLOWER HI
    WATERVILLE,ME04901     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,500
    WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL
    19 PAYSON AVENUE
    EASTHAMPTON,MA01027     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 4,000
    TRUSTEES OF DEERFIELD ACADEMY
    PO BOX 87
    DEERFIELD,MA01342     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    BERKSHIRE SCHOOL INC
    245 N UNDERMOUNTAIN ROAD
    SHEFFIELD,MA01257     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,500
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHERN
    NEW ENGLAND INC
    345 WHITNEY AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    GUNNERY INC
    99 GREEN HILL ROAD
    WASHINGTON,DC06793     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL INC
    PO BOX 997
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,500
    ST MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    111 OENOKE RIDGE
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 4,000
    STAMFORD HOSPITAL
    30 SHELBURNE ROAD
    STAMFORD,CT06902     		NA PC BENNETT CANCER CENTER 3,000
    TRINITY COLLEGE
    300 SUMMIT STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06106     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    YALE UNIVERSITY
    206 ELM STREET 5454
    NEW HAVEN,CT06520     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,725
    LOOMIS INSTITUTE
    4 BATCHELDER ROAD
    WINDSOR,CT06095     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YOUNG MENS
    CHRISTIAN ASSN INC
    564 SOUTH AVENUE
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 6,000
    ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY INC
    4 BERKSHIRE BLVD
    BETHEL,CT06801     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FDN INC
    111 CHERRY STREET
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    KIDS IN CRISIS INC
    1 SALEM ST
    COS COB,CT06807     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 5,000
    MARITIME AQUARIUM OF NORWALK
    10 NORTH WATER STREET
    NORWALK,CT06854     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    VILLA MARIA EDUCATION CENTER INC
    161 SKY MEADOW DRIVE
    STANFORD,CT06903     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,000
    WHITE PLAINS PERFORMING ARTS CTR INC
    11 CITY PLACE
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10601     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    JEWISH CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION
    120 WALL STREET
    NEW YORK,NY11210     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,100
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
    123 WILLIAM STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    FRESH AIR FUND
    633 THIRD AVENUE 14TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION INC
    30 EAST 33RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    ST VINCENT'S HOSPITAL
    275 NORTH STREET
    HARRISON,NY10528     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 5,000
    WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
    41 EAST POST ROAD
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10601     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    CARDINAL MCCLOSKEY SCHOOL AND HOME FOR
    CHILDREN INC
    115 EAST STEVENS AVE STE LL5
    VALHALLA,NY10595     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,000
    IONA PREP SCHOOL
    173 STRATTON ROAD
    NEW ROCHELLE,NY10804     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH WHITE PLAINS
    920 MAMARONECK AVENUE
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10605     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
    250 WILLIAMS STREET NW STE 400
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CTR
    1275 YORK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOC
    135 PARKINSON AVE
    STATEN ISLAND,NY10305     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING
    401 NINTH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS OF WHITE PLAINS INC
    311 NORTH STREET STE 307
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10605     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED
    DISORDERS ASSN INC
    225 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE STE 1700
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 5,000
    SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM FOR SPECIAL
    SERVICES INC
    740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
    MAMARONECK,NY10543     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,100
    CARDINAL'S APPEAL
    1101 FIRST AVENUE 14TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    WHITE PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    60 PARK AVENUE
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10603     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,109
    VETERANS SUPPORT FDN FBO VIETNAM
    VETERANS OF AMERICA
    366 UNION AVENUE
    WEST HAVEN,CT06516     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    GREEN CHIMNEYS CHILDREN'S SERVICES INC
    400 DOANSBURG ROAD CALLER BOX 719
    BREWSTER,NY10509     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    WHITE PLAINS LIBRARY FDN INC
    100 MARTINE AVENUE
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10601     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    NYU - STERN - HASKINS
    25 WEST 4TH STREET 4TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
    733 THIRD AVENUE 3RD FL
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 800
    WHITE PLAINS BEAUTIFICATION FDN INC
    PO BOX 1614
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10602     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 5,000
    YMCA OF KINGSTON AND ULSTER COUNTY
    507 BROADWAY
    KINGSTON,NY12401     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    CARDINAL HAYES HOME FOR CHILDREN
    ST JOSEPH DRIVE
    MILLBROOK,NY12545     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,000
    ULSTER COUNTY SPCA
    20 WEIDY ROAD
    KINGSTON,NY12401     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    ULSTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    PO BOX 279
    STONE RIDGE,NY12484     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK INC
    PO BOX 3516
    KINGSTON,NY12402     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    MOHONK PRESERVE INC
    PO BOX 715
    NEW PALTZ,NY12561     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    CHILD LIGHT INC FBO LEDERMAN
    CHILDREN'S CENTER
    3007 ROUTE 213 EAST
    STONE RIDGE,NY12484     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    HIGH MEADOW SCHOOL INC
    PO BOX 552
    STONE RIDGE,NY12484     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    ULSTER COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    PO BOX 2554
    KINGSTON,NY12402     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    CATSKILL ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC
    316 OLD STAGE ROAD
    SAUGERTIES,NY12477     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    COLGATE UNIVERSITY
    13 OAK DRIVE
    HAMILTON,NY13346     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
    23 ROMODA DRIVE
    CANTON,NY13617     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,000
    INTERNATIONAL MOTOR RACING RESEARCH CTR
    610 S DECATUR STREET
    WATKINS GLEN,NY14891     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,000
    VOICES OF SEPTEMBER 11
    161 CHERRY STREET
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,200
    RACHELS VINEYARD MINISTRIES
    1450 RICHMOND ROAD
    STATEN ISLAND,NY10304     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    AUTISM SPEAKS
    1 E 33RD ST 4TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    SQUASH HAVEN INC
    70 TOWER PARKWAY
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    STAYING PUT IN NEW CANAAN INC
    PO BOX 484
    NEW CANAAN,CT06840     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    LIFELINE NEW YORK
    845 3RD AVE FL 15
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,100
    WAMC - NORTHEAST PUBIC RADIO
    318 CENTRAL AVENUE
    ALBANY,NY12206     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF NE NY INC
    965 ALBANY-SHAKER ROAD
    LATHAM,NY12110     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    RONDOUT VALLEY ANIMALS
    4628 ROUTE 209
    ACCORD,NY12404     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
    800 E LANCASTER AVENUE
    VILLANOVA,PA19085     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON
    VALLEY
    80 WASHINGTON STREET STE 201
    POUGHKEEPSIE,NY12601     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    MEN'S ARTS COUNCIL OF PHOENIX
    ART MUSEUM
    1625 N CENTRAL AVE
    PHOENIX,AZ85004     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 4,000
    AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FDN
    99 CHAUNCY STREET STE 310
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH
    22512 GATEWAY CENTER DR
    CLARKSBURG,MD20871     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    ST MARY'S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE
    2831 N 31ST AVENUE
    PHOENIX,AZ85009     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,609
    PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX ASSN INC
    1000 GAMMA DRIVE STE 106
    PITTSBURGH,PA15238     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,500
    CATHOLICS COME HOME INC
    560 WEST CROSSVILLE ROAD STE 101
    ROSWELL,GA30075     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    RIVERS OF RECOVERY INC
    PO BOX 22326
    EAGAN,MN55122     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 5,000
    WNET
    825 EIGHTH AVENUE 14TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    MARY'S SHELTER OF THE TREASURE COAST INC
    1033 SE 14TH STREET
    STUART,FL34996     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    HOME FUR GOOD ANIMAL RESCUE AND
    PLACEMENT
    10220 NORTH 32ND STREET
    PHOENIX,AZ85028     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 4,500
    WOMANS CLUB OF WHITE PLAINS FDN INC
    305 RIDGEWAY
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10605     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    STONE RIDGE LIBRARY FDN INC
    PO BOX 188
    STONE RIDGE,NY12484     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 8,000
    KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA FDN
    530 E TOWN ST
    COLUMBUS,OH43017     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
    1501 WEST BRADLEY AVENUE
    PEORIA,IL61625     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    PAWS FOR PURPLE HEARTS
    5860 LABATH AVENUE STE A
    ROHNERT PARK,CA94951     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    FUTURE 5 INC
    135 ATLANTIC ST
    STAMFORD,CT06901     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 900
    PROJECT SLEEP
    PO BOX 70206
    LOS ANGELES,CA90070     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 4,000
    DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY'S LEGACY INC
    4 GROVE ROAD
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10603     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,100
    SAINT CECILIA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
    555 NORTH COMMERCIAL ROAD STE 01
    PALM SPRINGS,CA92262     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    MARBLETOWN FIRST AID UNIT INC
    PO BOX 323 30 SCHOOL HILL ROAD
    HIGH FALLS,NY12440     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    SOUTH EAST EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
    7119 W SUNSET BLVD STE 306
    LOS ANGELES,CA90046     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK INC
    1133 19TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
    1111 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC
    1350 BROADWAY STE 201
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
    1110 VERMONT AVE NW STE 200
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
    8333 GREENWOOD BLVD
    DENVER,CO80221     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
    1250 24TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
    431 EAST CARY STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23219     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    NATURE CONSERVANCY INC
    4245 N FAIRFAX DRIVE STE 100
    ARLINGTON,VA22203     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    ROANOKE COLLEGE
    221 COLLEGE LANE
    SALEM,VA24153     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    ETERNAL WORD TELEVISION NETWORK INC
    5817 OLD LEEDS ROAD
    IRONDALE,AL35210     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FDN
    1919 E THOMAS ROAD
    PHOENIX,AZ85016     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    ROSENDALE THEATRE COLLECTIVE
    PO BOX 545
    ROSENDALE,NY12472     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    GREENS LEDGE LIGHT PRESERVATION SOCIETY
    INC
    101 ROWYTON AVE 2ND FLOOR
    NORWALK,CT06853     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,000
    PERCY GRAINGER AMERICA INC
    7 CROMWELL PL
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10601     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,100
    HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY
    1510 EAST FLOWER STREET
    PHOENIX,AZ85014     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 4,000
    MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
    4742 N 24TH STREET STE 400
    PHOENIX,AZ85016     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES INC
    PO BOX 18250
    PHOENIX,AZ85005     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 7,000
    WASTE NOT INC
    1700 N GRANITE REEF ROAD
    SCOTTSDALE,AZ85257     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,000
    SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR HIVAIDS INC
    1101 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE STE 200
    PHOENIX,AZ85004     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 4,000
    FRIENDS OF EIGHT
    555 N CENTRAL AVENUE STE 500
    PHOENIX,AZ85004     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 2,000
    SPCA
    PO BOX 1230
    WASHINGTON,DC10116     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 500
    GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND INC
    350 LOS RANCHITOS ROAD
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94903     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    MADD
    511 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY 700
    IRVING,TX75062     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 609
    LIBERTY WILDLIFE INC
    PO BOX 14345
    SCOTTSDALE,AZ85267     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 3,000
    PRIESTS FOR LIFE
    5211 S WASHINGTON AVENUE
    TITUSVILLE,FL32780     		NA PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 206,452
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 66,885  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 304,442  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aFEDERAL TAX REFUND     		    1 1,993  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   373,320  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    373,320
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SYD & JAN M SILVERMAN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3125351
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEES 2,500     2,500

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    SYD & JAN M SILVERMAN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3125351
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    245914817 DELAWARE EMERGING AT COST 103,623 123,155
    921943858 VANGUARD EUROPE PACI AT COST 201,581 217,715
    78463V107 SPDR GOLD TRUST AT COST 83,185 88,476
    32008F606 FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL F AT COST 1,072,157 1,117,564
    464287614 ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 AT COST 287,695 484,357
    74441P866 PRUDENTIAL JENNISON AT COST 75,967 84,099
    921908844 VANGUARD DIVIDEND AT COST 63,311 93,364
    922908751 VANGUARD SMALL CAP AT COST 119,509 139,920
    464287598 ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 AT COST 441,203 575,514
    464287721 ISHARES US TECHNOLOG AT COST 44,738 96,364
    55273E822 MFS INTERNATIONAL VA AT COST 188,449 222,109
    81369Y605 SECTOR SPDR TR      
    92647N766 VICTORYSHARES US 500 AT COST 937,974 1,145,747
    PIMCO INVESTMENT GRADE AT COST 218 205
    PIMCO MORTGAGE BACKED AT COST 37 35
    PIMCO REAL RETURN FUND AT COST 17 17
    T ROWE PRICE US TREASURY AT COST 33 32
    464288760 ISHARES US AEROSPACE AT COST 89,123 93,700

    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    SYD & JAN M SILVERMAN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3125351
    Description Amount
    TIMING DIFFERENCE 1,005


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    SYD & JAN M SILVERMAN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3125351
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    STATE FILING FEE 25 0   25
    OTHER CHARITABLE EXPENSES 240 0   240


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    SYD & JAN M SILVERMAN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3125351
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    FEDERAL TAX REFUND 1,993 0  


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SYD & JAN M SILVERMAN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3125351
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 42,255 25,353   16,902


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SYD & JAN M SILVERMAN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3125351
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 796 796   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 86 86   0