Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation
The Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It supports other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through contributions and states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation at a glance
In short: Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation gave $34K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. 77% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,137
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,626
- -57.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $983
- -97.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 77% first-time grantees (10 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (70% 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 Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation
- 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: Reitman Belkin 420 Lexington Av 626, New York, NY 10170
Phone: (212) 599-0410
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Literary Society of the Southwest ($16K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Arizona (70%), New York (14%), Illinois (11%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation open to new grantees?
77%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 13 grantees (77%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 15% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 163% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $6K (2023) to $65K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Literary Society of the Southwest Chandler, AZ | Social Benefits | $15,500 |
| Block Museum of Art- North Western Evanston, IL | Social Benefits | $3,910 |
| Sandra O'Connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | Civics Education | $3,000 |
| 92ND St Y New York, NY | Social Benefits | $2,500 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Social Support | $2,000 |
| Vision to Learn Los Angeles, CA | Social Benefits | $1,600 |
| Southwest Wildlife Scottsdale, AZ | Social Benefits | $1,500 |
| Temple Emanuel New York, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
| Estancia Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Social Support | $1,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | Social Benefits | $1,000 |
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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 | $983 | $19 | $35,045 | $34,137 | 13 | $34,137 | — | $617 |
| 2024 | $36,009 | $66,545 | $43,595 | $43,450 | 7 | $43,450 | $64,694 | $235 |
| 2023 | $13,059 | $12,125 | $6,125 | $6,100 | 6 | $6,125 | $10,397 | $331 |
| 2022 | $7,059 | $1 | $13,025 | $13,000 | 4 | $13,025 | $1 | — |
| 2021 | $20,083 | $2 | $22,041 | $20,185 | 8 | — | $2 | — |
| 2020 | $42,122 | $50,164 | $65,348 | $65,348 | 15 | — | $26 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $617 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
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the available filing information. Its 2025 grants included support described as social benefits, social support, civics education, and religious purposes.
Among its 2025 grantees, Valleywise Health Foundation says it provides financial support for critical patient and program needs at Arizona’s public teaching health system, including burn survivor care, behavioral health programs, and health-care workforce education. Vision To Learn says it provides free eye exams and glasses to students and low-income communities. Desert Botanical Garden says it advances education, research, exhibition, and conservation of desert plants, with an emphasis on the Sonoran Desert.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $34,137. Grants ranged from $225 to $15,500, with a median grant of $1,500. Its largest reported grants included $15,500 to the Literary Society of the Southwest, $3,910 to the Block Museum of Art–Northwestern, $3,000 to the Sandra O’Connor Institute, and $2,500 to 92nd St Y.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ellen Katz as President, Elizabeth B Schwarzman Right as Secretary, and Howard Katz as Treasurer.
Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation is led by Ellen Katz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Katz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth B. Schwarzman Right
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard Katz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation
How much does Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation give each year?
Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation gave $34K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 7 grants.
What is Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation's typical grant size?
Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,626, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation give grants?
Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Benefits" (8 grants) and "Social Support" (3 grants).
Who are Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation's largest grantees?
Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Literary Society of the Southwest ($15,500), Block Museum of Art- North Western ($3,910) and Sandra O'Connor Institute ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation?
Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation reported $983 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $617 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the available filing information. Its 2025 grants included support described as social benefits, social support, civics education, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation?
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 Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation's EIN?
Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3925902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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