Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund
The Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia, established in 1959. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with no employees, distributing funds to charitable causes primarily within Virginia and surrounding regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$79K
+11.6% YoY
Grant Count
79
+14.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general causes across multiple sectors. Its grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. The foundation demonstrates support for arts and cultural organizations, as evidenced by grants to institutions such as the Richmond Symphony.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 74 grants in 2024, with total giving of $79,170. Typical grant awards range from $200 to $5,050. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia, New York, and Maryland, with a concentration of grantmaking activity in the Richmond, Virginia area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,365,190
- Total Revenues: $113,996
- Total Expenses: $105,698
- Total Giving: $79,170
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,365,190 | $1,359,335 | $1,380,367 |
| Revenue | $113,996 | $74,868 | $56,433 |
| Expenses | $105,698 | $93,958 | $112,012 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $79,170 | $70,970 | $88,320 |
| Net Investment Income | $113,996 | $74,868 | $34,791 |
| Distributable Amount | $76,009 | $77,385 | $71,844 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William H Schwarzschild serves as President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM H SCHWARZSCHILD III | PRES/SEC/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHRIN S BROWN | VP/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARRISON TATE SCHWARZSCHILD | VP/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking, with 74 grants distributed in 2024. Its most recent tax filing was completed on December 1, 2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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