Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund
The Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. It made 79 grants totaling $79,170 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including arts, health-care, community, and garden organizations.
Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund at a glance
In short: Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund gave $79K across 79 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,170
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 79
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,002
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $1,365,190
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (14 of 79, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (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 Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co W Schwarzschild 8919 Rearden, Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 484-0363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Richmond Symphony ($4K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
354 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 354 grants of 354 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 16% to New York, 4% to Connecticut, 3% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 79 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $982; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $71K (2023) to $88K (2022). In 2024 it made 79 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Symphony Richmond, VA | General | $4,000 |
| Pauley Heart Center Richmond, VA | General | $3,000 |
| Congregation Beth Ahabah Richmond, VA | General | $2,750 |
| American Red Cross Richmond Chapter Richmond, VA | General | $2,500 |
| Jewish Community Center Richmond, VA | General | $2,500 |
| Massey Cancer Center Richmond, VA | General | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General | $2,500 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Richmond, VA | General | $2,250 |
| United Way Services Richmond, VA | General | $2,250 |
| Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation Richmond, VA | General | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,365,190 | $113,996 | $105,698 | $79,170 | 79 | $79,170 | $113,996 | $76,009 |
| 2023 | $1,359,335 | $74,868 | $93,958 | $70,970 | 69 | $70,970 | $74,868 | $77,385 |
| 2022 | $1,380,367 | $56,433 | $112,012 | $88,320 | 74 | $88,320 | $34,791 | $71,844 |
| 2021 | $1,439,742 | $140,422 | $106,315 | $77,470 | 65 | $77,470 | $111,577 | $91,316 |
| 2020 | $1,401,094 | $19,494 | $103,381 | $76,020 | 67 | — | $5,147 | $73,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund reported a distributable amount of $76K 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 mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. The Richmond Symphony says it performs, teaches, and champions music to inspire and unite communities. Virginia Repertory Theatre describes its mission as entertaining, challenging, and uplifting communities through live theatre. The Garden Conservancy says it works to preserve, share, and celebrate America’s gardens and gardening traditions; the New York Botanical Garden describes itself as a plant museum and research center focused on public understanding and knowledge of plants. The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond says it coordinates charitable fundraising and allocations and serves matters pertaining to the Jewish community in Richmond and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder made 79 grants totaling $79,170. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $4,000, with a median award of $750.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $4,000 to the Richmond Symphony; $3,000 to Pauley Heart Center; $2,750 to Congregation Beth Ahabah; and $2,500 each to the American Red Cross Richmond Chapter, Jewish Community Center, Massey Cancer Center, and University of Virginia. The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond received $2,250, as did United Way Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William H Schwarzschild III as president, secretary, and director; Kathrin S Brown as vice president, treasurer, and director; and Harrison Tate Schwarzschild as vice president and director.
Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund is led by William H. Schwarzschild III, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William H. Schwarzschild III
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathrin S. Brown
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harrison Tate Schwarzschild
Vice President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
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 Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund
How much does Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund give each year?
Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund gave $79K across 79 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 69 grants.
What is Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund's typical grant size?
Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,002, across 79 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund that year got $982 on average.
Where does Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund give grants?
Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (45 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Charlottesville, VA (2 grants) and Henrico, VA (2 grants).
Does Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (79 of 79) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund's largest grantees?
Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Richmond Symphony ($4,000), Pauley Heart Center ($3,000) and Congregation Beth Ahabah ($2,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund?
Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. The Richmond Symphony says it performs, teaches, and champions music to inspire and unite communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund's EIN?
Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6035733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund 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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