Max Schewitz Foundation
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Max Schewitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Max Schewitz Foundation gave $159K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $16K), top state Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $159,017
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- Average grant
- $15,902
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Primary geography
- Illinois (28% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Max Schewitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Found ($40K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Found Chicago, IL | Further education & certifications of nurses in cardiac care unit | $40,000 |
| Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | Saving real acres of rainforest through land purchases & designations | $34,017 |
| Who We Play for Cocoa Beach, FL | Providing Screenings for Hidden Cardiac Conditions | $30,000 |
| Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Support for People with Heart Arrhythmia Conditions | $15,000 |
| Cody Stephens Go Big or Go Home Memorial Foundation Crosby, TX | Providing Screenings for Hidden Cardiac Conditions | $15,000 |
| Nick of Time Foundation Mill Creek, WA | Increase Awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest | $10,000 |
| Andra Heart Foundation Tucson, AZ | Providing Screenings for Hidden Cardiac Conditions | $5,000 |
| Heart for Athletes Daphne, AL | Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes | $5,000 |
| Young Hearts for Life Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Screening for Conditions Which Cause Sudden Cardiac Death | $4,000 |
| Kai 11 Save-a-Heart Mission Franklin, WI | ECG Screenings for Young Adults | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $134,110 | $305,333 | $159,017 | 10 | $10,276 |
| 2022 | $181,223 | $165,504 | $189,838 | — | — | $1,080 |
| 2021 | $205,557 | $102,798 | $134,554 | — | — | $1,197 |
| 2020 | $237,313 | $133,490 | $91,407 | — | — | $3,004 |
| 2019 | $195,230 | $199,390 | $253,102 | — | — | $2,864 |
About Max Schewitz Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Max Schewitz Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Marco Island, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 10 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Max Schewitz Foundation is led by Mary E. Schewitz, President on every filing since 2019; 3 of 8 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mary E. Schewitz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alane Church
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $3K (2023)
Cassie Mancuso Carver
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nicholas Mancuso
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul J. Gilling
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeanne Coogan
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$14K (2019) → $16K (2023)
Kathy Aykroid
Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$54K (2019) → $17K (2023)
David C. Schewitz
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $17K, to Kathy Aykroid (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Max Schewitz Foundation
How much does Max Schewitz Foundation give each year?
Max Schewitz Foundation gave $159K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Max Schewitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Max Schewitz Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $12,500, and its average grant was $15,902, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Max Schewitz Foundation give grants?
Max Schewitz Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (21%) and Florida (19%).
Does Max Schewitz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Max Schewitz Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Providing Screenings for Hidden Cardiac Conditions" (3 grants).
Who are Max Schewitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Max Schewitz Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Found ($40,000), Rainforest Trust ($34,017) and Who We Play for ($30,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Max Schewitz Foundation?
Max Schewitz Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Marco Island, FL.
What is Max Schewitz Foundation's EIN?
Max Schewitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4855141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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