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. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1 CLIFF ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BELVEDERE, CA949202345
A Employer identification number

91-1852739
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(415) 435-1692
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$204,434,432J 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) 1,206,988
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 3,220 3,220  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 3,354,296 3,354,296  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 882,013
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,160,993
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 882,013
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
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
List of Attached Documents:
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195,696 195,696  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,642,213 4,435,225  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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13,750 13,750   13,750
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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860 860   860
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
95,684 95,684   95,684
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 110,294 110,294   110,294
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 8,537,600 8,537,600
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 8,647,894 110,294   8,647,894
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -3,005,681
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 4,324,931
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 2
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 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,854,155 3,089,149 3,089,149
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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)....... 9,827,845 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8,754,269 		70,763,182
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 44,010,851 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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39,323,631 		107,791,498
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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20,270,483 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
22,790,603 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
22,790,603
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 76,963,334 73,957,652 204,434,432
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 right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 86,703,716 87,910,704
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds -9,740,382 -13,953,052
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 76,963,334 73,957,652
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 76,963,334 73,957,652
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 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
76,963,334
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-3,005,681
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
73,957,653
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
1
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
73,957,652
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 0.10 BIOVERATIV INC   2024-09-19 2024-09-19
b 20000 GOL LINHAS AEREAS INTE FSPONS   2012-04-05 2024-02-02
c 20,000 GOL LINHAS AEREAS INTE FSPONS   2015-07-06 2024-02-02
d 30,000 SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF IV   2015-07-06 2024-09-19
e 30,000 SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF IV   2015-07-07 2024-09-19
30,000 SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF IV   2015-07-07 2024-09-19
30,000 SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF IV   2015-07-07 2024-09-19
30,000 SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF IV   2015-07-07 2024-09-26
700 TESLA INC   2013-07-19 2024-03-11
5,000 VALE S A   2010-03-22 2024-02-02
MILL NOTE P 2021-01-08 2024-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS 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 147     147
b 21,790   247,609 -225,819
c 22,990   599,815 -576,825
d 1,579,451   1,092,604 486,847
e 1,583,951   1,068,004 515,947
1,574,951   1,117,607 457,344
1,580,951   1,084,404 496,547
1,605,250   1,068,004 537,246
124,662   5,563 119,099
66,799   150,009 -83,210
    845,361 -845,361
51     51
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       147
b       -225,819
c       -576,825
d       486,847
e       515,947
      457,344
      496,547
      537,246
      119,099
      -83,210
      -845,361
      51
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 2 882,013
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
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 right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 60,117
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 60,117
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 60,117
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 73,131
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 50,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 123,131
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.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 63,014
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow63,014 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-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 the instructions
for the 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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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 XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowCA
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 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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...............................
10
Yes
 
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 addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowGHIRARDO CPA Telephone no.right arrow (415) 897-5678

Located atright arrow7200 REDWOOD BLVD STE 403NOVATOCA ZIP+4right arrow94945
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, 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 right arrow
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Part VI-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? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(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)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(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.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
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
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
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 2024? .............
1d
 
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 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 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 2024.) .....................
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 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-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))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
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
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
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? .................
5d
 
 
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? .............................
6a
 
No
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?
7a
 
No
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? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
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
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN PRESIDENT & TREASURER
4.00 		0 0 0
1 CLIFF ROAD
BELVEDERE,CA94920
PAUL SILBERSTEIN SECRETARY
4.00 		0 0 0
5500 BALBOA DRIVE
OAKLAND,CA94611
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...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
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.............right arrow0
Part VIII-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 NONE 0
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-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 NONE 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
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
168,851,160
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
729,288
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
24,859,659
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
194,440,107
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
194,440,107
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
2,916,602
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
191,523,505
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
9,576,175
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
9,576,175
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
60,117
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
60,117
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
9,516,058
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
9,516,058
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 XII, line 1 ...
7
9,516,058
Part XI
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
8,647,894
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
8,647,894
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 9,516,058
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 8,205,292
b Total for prior years:2022, 20, 20 301,115
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 8,647,894
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 8,205,292
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		Click to see attachment
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301,115
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 141,487
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 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 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		9,374,571
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 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024....  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
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 IX, 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 XIV
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).)
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN
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 right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 11
Part XIV
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

10000 DEGREES

1401 LOS GAMOS DR SUITE 205
SAN RAFAEL,CA94903 		N/A 501(C)(3) TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS TO AND THORUGH COLLEGE TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND POSITVELY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD. 25,000

ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

7900 EDGEWATER DRIVE
OAKLAND,CA94621 		N/A 501(C)(3) FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO THOSE IN NEED. 100,000

ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE

943 W 6TH AVE STE 132
ANCHORAGE,AK99501 		N/A 501(C)(3) PROMOTE AND PROTECT AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA 10,000

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION

1633 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		N/A 501(C)(3) DEFEND & PRESERVE INDIVIDUAL RIGHT & LIBERTIES 300,000

AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS - EAST BAY CHAPTER

PO BOX 72321
OAKLAND,CA94612 		N/A 501(C)(3) PROMOTE YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE AMERICAS 25,000

CALIFORNIA BUDGET & POLICY CENTER

1107 9TH STREET STE 310
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		N/A 501(C)(3) ACCESS TO USEFUL ANALYSES OF STATE BUDGET TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICIES AND WELL-BEING OF CALIFORNIANS 15,000

CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

2707 K STREET SUITE 1
SACRAMENTO,CA95816 		N/A 501(C)(3) CONSERVING CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS AND THEIR NATURAL HABITATS 10,000

CALMATTERS

1007 7TH STREET
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		N/A 501(C)(3) INFORM CALIFORNIANS THROUGH MEANINGFUL JOURNALISM ABOUT THE PLAYERS, POLITICS, AND INTERESTS THAT SHAPE THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES 50,000

CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS

1333 H STREET NW 10TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		N/A 501(C)(3) SUPPORT RESEARCH & EDUCATION IN ECONOMICS 150,000

CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY

20TH ST NW SUITE 205
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		N/A 501(C)(3) SUPPORTS POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISCLOSURE 100,000

CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INSTITUTE

1111 BROADWAY SUITE 300
OAKLAND,CA94607 		N/A 501(C)(3) TO HELP PEOPLE FEEL MORE ENGAGED WITH THEIR CITY AND WITH ONE ANOTHER 75,000

COMMON CAUSE

1133 19TH STREET NW 9TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		N/A 501(C)(3) VEHICLE FOR CITIZENS TO MAKE VOICES HEARD IN POLITICAL PROCESS & HOLD ELECTED LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE 150,000

DEMOCRACY NOW

PO BOX 693
NEW YORK,NY10013 		N/A 501(C)(3) SUPPORT PUBLIC RADIO JOURNALISM 200,000

ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE

1333 H ST NW 11TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		N/A 501(C)(3) THINK TANK TO BROADEN DISCUSSION OF ECONOMIC ISSUES TO INCLUDE LOWER/MIDDLE CLASS 150,000

GOOD JOBS FIRST

1616 P STREET NW SUITE 210
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		N/A 501(C)(3) PROMOTING ACCOUNTABILITY IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 50,000

GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE

PO BOX 5455
BERKELEY,CA94705 		N/A 501(C)(3) CREATE A SUSTAINABLE RELATIONSHIP AMONG ONE ANOTHER 75,000

GREENBELT ALLIANCE

631 HOWARD ST STE 510
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		N/A 501(C)(3) ADVOCATE, PROVIDE EXPERTISE ON, AND BUILD SUPPORT BEHIND PUBLIC POLICY AND PLANNING THAT SUPPORTS OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AND SMART GROWTH. 100,000

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

350 FIFTH AVE 34TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10118 		N/A 501(C)(3) DEFEND & PRESERVE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS & LIBERTIES 30,000

INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES

1301 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 600
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		N/A 501(C)(3) BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE, ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE, AND PEACEFUL SOCIETY BY TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION. 150,000

INSTITUTE ON TAXATION & ECONOMIC POLICY

1616 P STREET STE 200
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		N/A 501(C)(3) 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

J STREET EDUCATION FUND

1828 L STREET NW STE 240
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		N/A 501(C)(3) RAISE AWARENESS FOR A TWO-STATE SOLUTION 25,000

JOHN BURTON FOUNDATIONCOMMUNITY INITIATIVES

220 MONTGOMERY ST 1142
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		N/A 501(C)(3) PROMOTES VALUES OF NURTURING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE 50,000

MARIN COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION

PO BOX 1115
FAIRFAX,CA94978 		N/A 501(C)(3) IMPROVING OUR COUNTRY'S ROADS, MULTI-USE PATHWAYS, AND OFF-ROAD FACILITIES FOR CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS. 50,000

MCF DONOR ADVISED FUND

5 HAMILTON LANDING SUITE 200
NOVATO,CA94949 		N/A 501(C)(3) UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION FOR MANY LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGS. 4,000,000

MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA

1627 K ST NW STE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		N/A 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL RADIO BROADCASTING 350,000

MILITARY RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOUNDATION

13170 B CENTRAL AVE STE 255
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87123 		N/A 501(C)(3) PROTECT CONSTITUTIONALLY MANDATED RELIGIOUS FREEDOM 50,000

NATIONAL REDISTRICTING FOUNDATION

PO BOX 7459
WASHINGTON,DC20044 		N/A 501(C)(3) TO DISMANTLE UNFAIR ELECTORAL MAPS AND CREATE A REDISTRICTING SYSTEM BASED ON DEMOCRATIC VALUES 200,000

NATIONAL VOTE AT HOME INSTITUTE

PO BOX 65752
WASHINGTON,DC20035 		N/A 501(C)(3) ENSURE THE SECURITY OF OUR ELECTIONS AND PUTING VOTER'S NEEDS FIRST 250,000

OUTDOOR AFRO

2323 BROADWAY
OAKLAND,CA94612 		N/A 501(C)(3) INSPIRE AND PROMOTE AFRICAN AMERICAN CONNECTIONS AND LEADERSHIP IN NATURE 97,600

PATRIOTIC MILLIONAIRES

1701 K STREET NW SUITE 750
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		N/A 501(C)(3) COMMITTED TO BUILDING A MORE PROSPEROUS, STABLE, AND INCLUSIVE NATION THROUGH ECONOMIC POLICIES AND POLITICAL PROCESS POLICIES 75,000

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOUNDATION

434 WEST 33RD STREET
NEW YORK,NY10001 		N/A 501(C)(3) DELIVER HEALTH CARE SERVICES, SEX EDUCUCATION 200,000

PROPUBLICA

ONE EXCHANGE PLAZA 23RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10006 		N/A 501(C)(3) INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING 250,000

PUBLIC CITIZEN FOUNDATION

1600 20TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		N/A 501(C)(3) SERVES AS THE PEOPLE'S VOICE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL. 100,000

RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK

221 PINE ST 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		N/A 501(C)(3) CAMPAIGNS FOR FORESTS 15,000

SAN FRANCISCO BAYKEEPER

785 MARKET ST STE 850
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		N/A 501(C)(3) ADDRESSING THE GREATEST THREATS TO THE SF BAY. 50,000

SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE

855 TREAT AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110 		N/A 501(C)(3) 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

654 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		N/A 501(C)(3) USE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE GOOD PLANNING AND GOVERNMENT IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 50,000

SAVE THE BAY

1600 BROADWAY STE 300
OAKLAND,CA94612 		N/A 501(C)(3) WORKS TO PROTECT & RESTORE THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY 100,000

SEACOLOGY

1623 SOLANO BEACH
BERKELEY,CA94707 		N/A 501(C)(3) PROTECT ISLAND HABITATS AND ASSIST LOCAL COMMUNITIES 15,000

SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION

85 SECOND ST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		N/A 501(C)(3) PROTECT WILD PLACES & RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE USE 200,000

THE LIVING NEW DEAL

505 MCCONE HALL
BERKELEY,CA94720 		N/A 501(C)(3) AIMS TO PRESERVE NEW DEAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE FROM DESTRUCTION OR PRIVATIZATION AS WELL AS HELPING COMMUNITIES REDISCOVER THEIR HERITAGE 25,000

VOICES FOR PROGRESS

312 ARIZONA AVENUE
SANTA MONICA,CA90401 		N/A 501(C)(3) ADVOCATES FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST ON TOPICS SUCH AS THE CLIMATE, INCOME INEQUALITY, AND A FAIR DEMOCRACY 50,000

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION

800 MAINE AVE SW
WASHINGTON,DC20024 		N/A 501(C)(3) FUND INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM THAT INCREASES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PROGRESSIVE ISSUES 100,000

INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON PRESIDENTAL ELECTIONS

PO BOX 1441
LOS ALTOS,CA94023 		N/A 501(C)(3) 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 140,000

ONE FAIR WAGE

175 VARICK STREET 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10014 		N/A 501(C)(3) TO END ALL SUBMINIMUM WAGES IN THE UNITED STATES AND RAISE WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE SERVICE SECTOR IN PARTICULAR. 100,000

PARDEE HISTORIC HOME MUSEUM INC

672 ELEVENTH ST
OAKLAND,CA94607 		N/A 501(C)(3) 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 80,000

SCIENCE FRIDAY

30 BROAD ST SUITE 801
NEW YORK,NY10004 		N/A 501(C)(3) COVERING THE OUTER REACHES OF SPACE TO THE TINIEST MICROBES IN OUR BODIES, SCIENCE FRIDAY IS THE SOURCE FOR ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL STORIES ABOUT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER COOL STUFF. 25,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 8,537,600
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-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 ........... 		    14 3,220  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 3,354,296  
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 .....     14 195,696  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 882,013  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 4,435,225 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
4,435,225
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-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 XV-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 (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XVI
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
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See instructions.
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

91-1852739
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
91-1852739
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN
1 CLIFF ROAD
 
BELVEDERE, CA94920

$ 1,122,600


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

91-1852739
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

91-1852739
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 13,750 13,750   13,750

TY 2024 AppliedToPriorYearElection
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Election:
ELECTION DECLARATIONTHE FOUNDATION ELECTS TO TREAT A PORTION OF ITS QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTION, MADE DURING THE TAXABLE YEAR 2024, AS BEING MADE OUT OF THE UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME OF A DESIGNATED PRIOR TAXABLE YEAR (OR YEARS). THE PORTION OF THE DISTRIBUTION TREATED AS MADE OUT OF THE UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME OF A PRIOR TAXABLE YEAR IS AS FOLLOWS:$301,115FOUNDATION MANAGER DECLARATIONI, STEPHEN SILBERSTEIN, IN MY CAPACITY AS AN APPROPRIATE FOUNDATION MANAGER WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 4946(B)(1), HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE FOUNDATION IS MAKING AN ELECTION UNDER 53.4942(A)-3(D)(2). THIS ELECTION SPECIFIES THAT THE QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTION IS TREATED AS MADE OUT OF THE UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME OF A DESIGNATED PRIOR TAXABLE YEAR (OR YEARS).

TY 2024 GeneralExplanationAttachment
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXEMPT STATUS FORM 990PF PURSUANT TO IRS LETTER DATED MAY 27, 1998, THE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THAT:THE STEPHEN M. SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501 (A) ASAN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3), IS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OFSECTION 509(A), AND THERE WAS NO DETERMINATION WHETHER THE FOUDNATION IS AN OPERATING FOUNDATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 4942(J)(3).

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
COMMON STOCK 8,754,269 70,763,182

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
BUCHANAN MORTGAGE FUND AT COST 2,000,000 2,000,000
MUTUAL FUNDS & OTHER AT COST 37,323,631 105,791,498

TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
DISTRIBUTION RECEIVABLE 191,720 192,117 192,117
MORTGAGES RECEIVABLE 20,078,763 22,938,486 22,938,486
PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENTS   -340,000 -340,000


TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Description Amount
ROUNDING 1


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
BROOKDALE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS 195,696 195,696 195,696


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT FEES 860 860   860


TY 2024 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Name Address
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN 1 CLIFF ROAD
BELVEDERE,CA94920


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
STEPHEN M SILBERSTEIN FOUNDATION
EIN:
91-1852739
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES 35,684 35,684   35,684
INCOME TAXES 60,000 60,000   60,000
STATE FILING FEES 0 0   0