Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation
The Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Granite Springs, New York. In 2024, it gave $593,645 through 25 grants to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes primarily described as fundraising or fundraiser support.
Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation gave $594K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $593,645
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,746
- +64.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $484,217
- -56.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 159 Mahopac Avenue, Granite Springs, NY 10527
Phone: (914) 248-5538
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Synagogue ($162K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 144 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to Colorado, 6% to California, and 2% to Kentucky. An additional 4% was listed with no recipient state identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $419K (2023) to $704K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $594K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Fundraiser | $162,340 |
| Sanctuary for Families New York, NY | Fundraiser | $150,000 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Fundraiser | $100,000 |
| Daniel Centers for Progressive Judaism | Fundraising | $25,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Fundraising | $20,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Fundraiser | $17,500 |
| Backstretch Employee Assistance Team Elmont, NY | Fundraiser | $15,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Fundraising | $15,000 |
| Fashion Institue of Technology Foundation New York, NY | Fundraiser | $12,500 |
| Irish Repertory Theatre New York, NY | Fundraising | $12,500 |
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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 | $484,217 | $-40,529 | $596,133 | $593,645 | 25 | $593,645 | $9,641 | $57,701 |
| 2023 | $1,120,879 | $-22,483 | $445,612 | $418,961 | 29 | $418,961 | $13,799 | $72,888 |
| 2022 | $1,804,574 | $4,609,285 | $703,952 | $699,945 | 33 | $699,945 | $1,949,520 | $75,969 |
| 2021 | $3,296 | $1,169,062 | $704,691 | $687,080 | 32 | — | $514,137 | $6,150 |
| 2020 | $40,326 | $831,629 | $712,715 | $703,860 | 25 | — | $619,334 | $13,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as services for survivors of gender violence, healthcare and medical research, higher education, Jewish community and human rights, horse-racing history, and animal welfare.
For example, Sanctuary for Families describes its work as providing services and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. National Jewish Health describes its mission as providing patient care, conducting research, and educating healthcare professionals. UCLA Foundation says it enables private donors to support UCLA’s academic and research institution.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $593,645. Grants ranged from $100 to $162,340, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $162,340 to Central Synagogue, $150,000 to Sanctuary for Families, and $100,000 to National Jewish Health; each was described as supporting a fundraiser. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Daniel Centers for Progressive Judaism and $20,000 to the University of Southern California.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barry K Schwartz as president and Sheryl R Schwartz as vice president.
Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation is led by Barry K. Schwartz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry K. Schwartz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheryl R. Schwartz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation
How much does Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation give each year?
Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation gave $594K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $419K across 29 grants.
What is Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,746, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation give grants?
Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (17%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fundraiser" (14 grants) and "Fundraising" (11 grants).
Who are Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Synagogue ($162,340), Sanctuary for Families ($150,000) and National Jewish Health ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation?
Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation reported $484K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $594K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as services for survivors of gender violence, healthcare and medical research, higher education, Jewish community and human rights, horse-racing history, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN?
Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3472786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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