Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation
Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $212K. Net investment income was $20K.
Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation at a glance
In short: Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation gave $212K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $212K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,839
- +4136.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $211,839
- +4136.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $211,839
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($212K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 8374% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $212K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Charitable Purposes (Schwartz Family Foundation Donor-Advised Fund) | $211,839 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $22,412 | $216,806 | $211,839 | 1 | $214,104 | $19,710 | $5,223 |
| 2023 | $194,593 | $6,214 | $9,970 | $5,000 | 1 | $7,140 | $3,384 | $9,271 |
| 2022 | $198,349 | $8,296 | $7,928 | $2,500 | 1 | $4,740 | $5,108 | $9,681 |
| 2021 | $197,981 | $34,494 | $7,955 | $2,500 | 1 | $4,640 | $31,279 | $10,412 |
| 2020 | $171,442 | $6,052 | $17,251 | $12,500 | 3 | — | $3,347 | $9,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation is led by Steven L. Schwartz, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven L. Schwartz
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth S. Brint
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally R. Schwartz
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alan G. Schwartz (2020–2022) — President · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Roslyn Schwartz (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation
How much does Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation give each year?
Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation gave $212K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
Where does Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation operate?
Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania.
How much is Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation's EIN?
Alan & Roslyn Schwartz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6105420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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