Charles Schwartz Foundation
Charles Schwartz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Wappingers Falls, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $71K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $27K.
Charles Schwartz Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Schwartz Foundation gave $16K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,250
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,806
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $70,606
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charles Schwartz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Creative Youth Productions ($3K). Together the top 8 received $16K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles Schwartz Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 183% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $18K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Youth Productions Sandy Hook, CT | Music Grant | $3,000 |
| Music Conservatory of Westchester White Plains, NY | Music Grant | $3,000 |
| Salon Sanctuary Concerts New York, NY | Music Grant | $3,000 |
| Guitars for Vets Kenosha, WI | Music Grant | $2,000 |
| Flamenco Vivo New York, NY | Music Grant | $2,000 |
| Docuwest Film Festival Golden, CO | Music Grant | $2,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| The Jacob August Reis School New York, NY | Music Grant | $500 |
| Kate Theater Old Saybrook, CT | Music Grant | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,606 | $35,273 | $34,837 | $16,250 | 9 | $26,787 | $27,223 | $14,620 |
| 2024 | $70,170 | $26,347 | $36,885 | $15,623 | 9 | $26,160 | $15,622 | $13,843 |
| 2023 | $80,708 | $30,851 | $33,855 | $16,235 | 9 | $26,847 | $23,843 | $12,543 |
| 2022 | $83,712 | $20,052 | $34,329 | $18,435 | 12 | $28,012 | $13,735 | $16,365 |
| 2021 | $97,989 | $28,923 | $32,382 | $15,500 | 9 | — | $22,210 | $14,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Schwartz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles Schwartz Foundation is led by Donald Schwartz, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Schwartz
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Ellen Anzovino
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Alice Schwartz
Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Louis Anzovino
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Ellen Anzovino (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Schwartz Foundation
How much does Charles Schwartz Foundation give each year?
Charles Schwartz Foundation gave $16K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 9 grants.
What is Charles Schwartz Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Schwartz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,806, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Schwartz Foundation give grants?
Charles Schwartz Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (20%) and Wisconsin (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Charles Schwartz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Charles Schwartz Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Music Grant" (8 grants).
Who are Charles Schwartz Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles Schwartz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Creative Youth Productions ($3,000), Music Conservatory of Westchester ($3,000) and Salon Sanctuary Concerts ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Schwartz Foundation?
Charles Schwartz Foundation reported $71K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Charles Schwartz Foundation?
Charles Schwartz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Wappingers Falls, NY. It holds $71K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Charles Schwartz Foundation's EIN?
Charles Schwartz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3617098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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