Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation
The Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, education, humanitarian aid, animal welfare, and other areas.
Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation gave $123K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,950
- +291.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,236
- +178.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $794,898
- -6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (23 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (72% 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 Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10730 Bellagio Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Phone: (818) 783-0570
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UCLA Foundation Intervention Program ($40K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to New York, 6% to Washington, DC, 5% to Virginia, and 2% to Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 38 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% of 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 $31K (2023) to $123K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation Intervention Program Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $6,500 |
| Salvation Army Van Nuys, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| UNICEF Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Home Run Horse Rescue & Santuary Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Julliard New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Smile Train Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Gladstone Institutes San Francisco, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Oakwood School Annual Fund North Hollywood, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $794,898 | $80,563 | $131,880 | $122,950 | 38 | $126,415 | $77,098 | $90,889 |
| 2023 | $846,215 | $145,667 | $37,694 | $31,400 | 27 | $35,283 | $142,756 | $66,833 |
| 2022 | $738,742 | $2,684 | $44,174 | $38,200 | 17 | $38,737 | $3,767 | $65,262 |
| 2021 | $780,232 | $312,081 | $89,280 | $83,200 | 26 | $86,171 | $309,103 | $76,282 |
| 2020 | $554,431 | $97,534 | $89,452 | $82,500 | 30 | — | $95,050 | $56,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations with varied missions. Smile Train says its primary purpose is to help people born with clefts have the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts. Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. Ocean Conservancy says it works to protect the ocean by bringing together science, people, and policy. Best Friends Animal Society says it works toward a time when there are no more homeless pets.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $122,950. Grants ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $40,000 to UCLA Foundation Intervention Program and $20,000 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, both for general support. Other notable awards included $6,500 to Doctors Without Borders, $5,000 to the Salvation Army, and $4,500 to UNICEF.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Talia Shire Schwartzman was listed as executive director on the 2024 filing.
Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation is led by Talia Shire Schwartzman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Talia Shire Schwartzman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation
How much does Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation give each year?
Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation gave $123K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 27 grants.
What is Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,236, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation give grants?
Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UCLA Foundation Intervention Program ($40,000), Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($20,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation?
Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation reported $795K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations with varied missions. Smile Train says its primary purpose is to help people born with clefts have the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation's EIN?
Jack Schwartzman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1340382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack Schwartzman 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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