Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc
Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc gave $45K across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $675.537), mostly in New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,261
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $676
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,000,212
- +8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (6 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% 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 Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: M Reid Schwartz- 4325 2Nd Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 909-9156
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spruce St School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
390 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 390 grants of 390 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York organizations received 52% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut at 10%, the District of Columbia at 9%, California at 5%, and Massachusetts at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 67 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $408; repeat grants $702. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $43K (2020) to $53K (2022). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce St School New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Thirteen New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Partners In Health Boston, MA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glen, NY | Donation | $1,200 |
| Islandwood Bainbridge Island, WA | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Greenpeace Washington, DC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies Bethesda, MD | Donation | $1,000 |
| Danbury Animal Welfare Bethel, CT | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,000,212 | $133,704 | $52,505 | $45,261 | 67 | $45,261 | $126,460 | $46,742 |
| 2023 | $919,013 | $52,070 | $54,768 | $47,062 | 78 | $47,062 | $44,364 | $43,582 |
| 2022 | $921,711 | $63,531 | $61,332 | $52,869 | 96 | $52,869 | $55,068 | $46,254 |
| 2021 | $919,512 | $110,262 | $54,401 | $45,004 | 81 | $45,004 | $100,865 | $52,763 |
| 2020 | $863,651 | $33,329 | $49,555 | $42,919 | 68 | — | $26,693 | $44,956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $47K 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, environmental education and advocacy, arts, education, and human rights. For example, Farm Sanctuary says it pursues solutions to end animal agriculture and promote compassionate vegan living; Islandwood describes its work as hands-on learning that fosters lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship; and American Jewish World Service says it works to realize human rights and end poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $45,261. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $5,000 to Spruce St School, $3,000 to Planned Parenthood of NYC, $2,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Thirteen, and Partners In Health, and $1,200 to Farm Sanctuary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alix Reid as Trustee, Mathew Reid-Schwartz as Pres./SECT., and Joseph Renfield as V.P./TREAS.
Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc is led by Mathew Reid-Schwartz, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mathew Reid-Schwartz
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alix Reid
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Renfield
V.p. & 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 Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc
How much does Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc give each year?
Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc gave $45K across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 78 grants.
What is Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $676, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc that year got $408 on average.
Where does Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc give grants?
Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (10%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), Seattle, WA (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Bethel, CT (3 grants).
Does Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (47 grants) and "Charitable" (20 grants).
Who are Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Spruce St School ($5,000), Planned Parenthood of NYC ($3,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc?
Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, environmental education and advocacy, arts, education, and human rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc's EIN?
Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6192221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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