May the Schwartz Be with You
May the Schwartz Be with You is a private foundation, based in Farmington Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $757K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $33K.
May the Schwartz Be with You at a glance
In short: May the Schwartz Be with You gave $70K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $35,000
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $757,186
- +686.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who May the Schwartz Be with You funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teen Cancer America ($50K). Together the top 2 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How May the Schwartz Be with You gives
- Giving grew 250% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Cancer America Santa Monica, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Metro Food Rescue West Bloomfield, MI | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $757,186 | $961,104 | $74,149 | $70,000 | 2 | $70,000 | $32,953 | $6,660 |
| 2024 | $96,311 | $5,391 | $1,649 | — | — | — | $4,054 | $5,919 |
| 2023 | $92,937 | $6,271 | $51,512 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $4,812 | $7,220 |
| 2022 | $138,083 | $22,767 | $22,724 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $20,043 | $7,278 |
| 2021 | $138,233 | $18,650 | $16,959 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $16,718 | $9,442 |
| 2020 | $136,538 | $4,775 | $63,107 | $60,000 | 1 | — | $2,738 | $8,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, May the Schwartz Be with You reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
May the Schwartz Be with You is led by Howard M. Schwartz, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard M. Schwartz
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
President, Director & Treasurer → President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin A. Schwartz
Director
Vice President & Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha C. Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: A. Jacob Schwartz (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Louis E. Schwartz (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 May the Schwartz Be with You
How much does May the Schwartz Be with You give each year?
May the Schwartz Be with You gave $70K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is May the Schwartz Be with You?
May the Schwartz Be with You reported $757K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does May the Schwartz Be with You operate?
May the Schwartz Be with You has awarded grants in California, Michigan, New Jersey.
What is May the Schwartz Be with You's EIN?
May the Schwartz Be with You's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4599480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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