David M Schwarz Architects
David M Schwarz Architects is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including universities, hospitals, social-service providers, and organizations focused on architecture and the built environment.
David M Schwarz Architects at a glance
In short: David M Schwarz Architects gave $157K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,162
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,762
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,028
- Total assets
- $927,904
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David M Schwarz Architects
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Pkfod 2 Bethesda Metro Ctr 540, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 608-3900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David M Schwarz Architects funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Craniofacial Association ($15K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to the District of Columbia (40%), Maryland (13%), Texas (11%), Tennessee (10%), and New York (9%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Indiana and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David M Schwarz Architects open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 381% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2021) to $257K (2020). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Craniofacial Association Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $15,100 |
| The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Umcp Foundation College Park, MD | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation Silver Spring, MD | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $7,800 |
| Community of Hope Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $7,800 |
| Saint Elizabeths Hospital Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $7,800 |
| So Others Might Eat Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $7,800 |
| The Wendt Center for Loss & Healing Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $7,800 |
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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 | $927,904 | $250,150 | $175,741 | $157,162 | 33 | $163,362 | $72,642 | $42,857 |
| 2024 | $853,495 | $243,207 | $174,107 | $161,205 | 31 | $171,955 | $161,795 | $39,737 |
| 2023 | $784,395 | $81,706 | $164,014 | $146,073 | 29 | $155,172 | $13,282 | $40,473 |
| 2022 | $866,703 | $44,851 | $129,443 | $125,448 | 26 | $125,448 | — | $26,629 |
| 2021 | $951,295 | $250,078 | $79,929 | $76,000 | 17 | — | — | $42,661 |
| 2020 | $782,896 | $650,679 | $260,362 | $257,491 | 28 | — | $75,528 | $27,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David M Schwarz Architects reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — 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 2025 recipients reflect a range of charitable work. For example, Children’s Craniofacial Association says it assists facially disfigured individuals and their families with medical, financial, psychosocial, and educational concerns. Community of Hope says its mission is to improve health, end homelessness, and partner with communities to make Washington, DC more equitable. The National Building Museum says it inspires curiosity about the world people design and build.
Other 2025 recipients describe work addressing food access, medical-care support for families, and services for women and families affected by addiction, mental illness, trauma, or incarceration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $157,162. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,100, with a median of $3,028.
The largest reported grant was $15,100 to Children’s Craniofacial Association. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to The Catholic University of America, UMCP Foundation, University of Notre Dame, and Yale University; and $7,800 each to Children’s National Hospital Foundation, Community of Hope, Saint Elizabeths Hospital, So Others Might Eat, and The Wendt Center for Loss & Healing. Grants to the Society of American Registered Architects and the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art were $7,500 and $7,000, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve Knight as president, Doug Johnson as treasurer, David M Schwarz as director, and Sean Hohelt as secretary.
David M Schwarz Architects is led by Steve Knight, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Knight
President
Member & Board of Directors → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David M. Schwarz
Director
Member & Board of Directors → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Johnson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Hohelty
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gregory M. Hoss (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Michael C. Swartz (2020–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 David M Schwarz Architects
How much does David M Schwarz Architects give each year?
David M Schwarz Architects gave $157K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 31 grants.
What is David M Schwarz Architects's typical grant size?
David M Schwarz Architects's median grant in 2025 was $3,028, and its average grant was $4,762, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David M Schwarz Architects that year got $2K on average.
Where does David M Schwarz Architects give grants?
David M Schwarz Architects's top state is District of Columbia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (13%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (13 grants), Nashville, TN (5 grants), Fort Worth, TX (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does David M Schwarz Architects give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David M Schwarz Architects's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David M Schwarz Architects's largest grantees?
David M Schwarz Architects's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Craniofacial Association ($15,100), The Catholic University of America ($10,000) and Umcp Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David M Schwarz Architects?
David M Schwarz Architects reported $928K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David M Schwarz Architects fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients reflect a range of charitable work. For example, Children’s Craniofacial Association says it assists facially disfigured individuals and their families with medical, financial, psychosocial, and educational concerns. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David M Schwarz Architects?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David M Schwarz Architects's EIN?
David M Schwarz Architects's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1125220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David M Schwarz Architects 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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