Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable
Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in New York and Illinois, including medical institutions, a food pantry, and local community organizations.
Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable at a glance
In short: Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable gave $377K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $376,518
- +85.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,753
- +54.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $3,723,654
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable
- 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: 782 Waldens Pond West, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (484) 250-0874
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Sinai School of Medicine ($240K). Together the top 6 received $377K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 58 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $426K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, NY | Non Restricted | $240,000 |
| Albany Medical Center Albany, NY | Non Restricted | $133,018 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Non Restricted | $2,000 |
| Westmere Fire Department Guilderland, NY | Non Restricted | $500 |
| Guilderland PBA Guilderland, NY | Non Restricted | $500 |
| Guilderland Food Pantry Guilderland, NY | Non Restricted | $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 | $3,723,654 | $167,210 | $403,426 | $376,518 | 6 | $376,518 | $140,302 | $188,264 |
| 2023 | $3,811,324 | $-74,600 | $228,649 | $203,500 | 5 | $203,500 | $67,925 | $164,542 |
| 2022 | $3,833,404 | $24,048 | $205,120 | $203,500 | 4 | $203,500 | $58,196 | $178,743 |
| 2021 | $4,402,874 | $33,335 | $431,242 | $425,850 | 19 | $425,850 | $27,943 | $108,045 |
| 2020 | $4,800,781 | $42,275 | $14,943 | $14,300 | 24 | — | $42,125 | $203,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable reported a distributable amount of $188K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Albany Medical Center, as well as the Guilderland Food Pantry. The pantry describes its mission as providing food to community members experiencing food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 6 grants totaling $376,518. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $240,000, with a median of $1,250. The largest grants were $240,000 to Mount Sinai School of Medicine and $133,018 to Albany Medical Center; both were listed as non-restricted. Other grants included $2,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association and $500 each to Westmere Fire Department, Guilderland PBA, and Guilderland Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Schwartz as President and Lonnie Schwartz as Treasurer.
Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable is led by Thomas Schwartz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Schwartz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lonnie Schwartz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable
How much does Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable give each year?
Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable gave $377K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $204K across 5 grants.
What is Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable's typical grant size?
Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $62,753, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable give grants?
Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Guilderland, NY (3 grants).
Does Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Non Restricted" (6 grants).
Who are Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable's largest grantees?
Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Mount Sinai School of Medicine ($240,000), Albany Medical Center ($133,018) and Alzheimer's Association ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable?
Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $377K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Albany Medical Center, as well as the Guilderland Food Pantry. The pantry describes its mission as providing food to community members experiencing food insecurity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable?
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 Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable's EIN?
Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6112410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lonnie & Thomas Schwartz Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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