Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation

GRANITE SPRINGS, NY EIN: 13-3472786

The Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Granite Springs, New York. Established in 1989, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is classified as a private grantmaking foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$484K

-56.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$594K

+41.7% YoY

Grant Count

-13.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+64.4% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation primarily supports fundraising initiatives for its grantees.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 25 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending October 2024). Recent notable grants include:

Grant Range

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Average Grant

amount: $21,200

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California, and Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $2.2M (72%)

Colorado $406K (13%)

Rhode Island $200K (6%)

California $134K (4%)

Kentucky $32K (1%)

Florida $26K (1%)

Connecticut $16K (1%)

New Jersey $15K (0%)

+8 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kentucky Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Washington Wisconsin

Cities

Beverly HillsBronxBrooklynConshohockenCoral GablesDenverDuarteElmhurstElmontEssexFarmingtonHarrisburgIthacaLake LuzerneLexingtonLong BeachLos AngelesMemphisMiamiMorristown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending October 2024:

Total Assets: $484,217
Total Giving: $593,645
Total Expenses: $596,133
Total Revenues: -$40,529
Investment Income and Dividends: $9,641

As of Fiscal Year Ending October 2023:

Total Assets: $1,120,000
Total Expenses: $446,000
Investment Income and Dividends: $13,799

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$484,217	$1,120,879	$1,804,574
Revenue	$-40,529	$-22,483	$4,609,285
Expenses	$596,133	$445,612	$703,952
Qualifying Distributions	$593,645	$418,961	$699,945
Net Investment Income	$9,641	$13,799	$1,949,520
Distributable Amount	$57,701	$72,888	$75,969

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

144 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Synagogue ($162,340), Sanctuary for Families ($150,000), National Jewish Health ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY	FUNDRAISER	$5,000
ANIMALKIND INC NEW YORK, NY	FUNDRAISING	$1,000
AUDUBON SOCIETY MOSES LAKE, WA	FUNDRAISER	$225
BACKSTRETCH EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE TEAM ELMONT, NY	FUNDRAISER	$15,000
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	FUNDRAISER	$17,500
CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE NEW YORK, NY	FUNDRAISER	$162,340
CHABAD TORAH CENTER MORRISTOWN, NJ	FUNDRAISER	$5,000
CORNELL LABORATORY OF ORNITHOLOGY RIVERSIDE, CT	FUNDRAISER	$5,000
DANIEL CENTERS FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM	FUNDRAISING	$25,000
FASHION INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	FUNDRAISER	$12,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Barry K Schwartz – President
Sheryl R Schwartz – Vice President

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BARRY K SCHWARTZ	PRESIDENT	—	—
SHERYL R SCHWARTZ	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily supports fundraising initiatives for its grantees.

How do I apply for a grant from Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 25 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending October 2024). Recent notable grants include: • Central Synagogue: $162,340 (Fundraiser) • Sanctuary for Families: $150,000 (Fundraiser) • National Jewish Health: $100,000 (Fundraiser) **Grant Sizes:** • Typical award range: $36–$225,680 • Average grant amount: $21,200 • Median grant size: $5,000

Where does Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California, and Washington.

What size grants does Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $594K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.