Richard Schwartz Family Foundation
The Richard Schwartz Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Northampton, Massachusetts. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation said it liquidated its investments and distributed all but a small cash reserve for final taxes and expenses to two community foundations. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Richard Schwartz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard Schwartz Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 12 grants in 2020 (avg $328K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,935,416
- Grants made (2020)
- 12
- Average grant
- $327,951
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (51% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard Schwartz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Columbus Avenue, Northampton, MA 01060
Phone: (413) 219-5658
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Schwartz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Baltimore Community Foundation ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went to recipients in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, DC. The filing reports grant-dollar shares of 51% for Massachusetts, 49% for Maryland, and 1% for DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 12 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | Contribution to a Donor Advised Fund in Liquidation | $1,869,505 |
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Springfield, MA | Contribution to a Donor Advised Fund in Liquidation | $1,868,911 |
| Northampton Community Arts Trust Northampton, MA | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture South Deerfield, MA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel Northampton, MA | Abundance Farm Program | $20,000 |
| No Boundaries Coalition Inc Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support for Out for Justice | $20,000 |
| St Francis Neighborhood Center Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Dreaming Out Loud Foundation Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Wellspring Cooperative Corp Springfield, MA | General Operating Support | $17,000 |
| Community Adolescent Resources and Education Center Inc DBA the Care Center Holyoke, MA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $630,996 | $3,964,827 | $3,935,416 | 12 | $614,791 | $144,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Schwartz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts spaces, community advocacy, poverty reduction, cooperative economic development, agriculture, and education.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Northampton Community Arts Trust said it works to protect and ensure the long-term vitality of the greater Northampton community by creating and conserving arts spaces. No Boundaries Coalition described itself as a resident-led advocacy organization building a unified and empowered Central West Baltimore. St. Francis Neighborhood Center said it is committed to ending generational poverty through education and strengthening community connections. Wellspring Cooperative described its mission as creating a cooperative, equitable, democratic, and sustainable economy while working with historically underserved communities in the greater Springfield region.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $3,935,416. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $1,869,505, with a median grant of $20,000. The two largest distributions—$1,869,505 to Baltimore Community Foundation and $1,868,911 to Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts—were contributions to donor-advised funds in liquidation.
Other grants included $40,000 to Northampton Community Arts Trust for general operating support; $20,000 each to Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture for general operating support, Congregation B’nai Israel for its Abundance Farm program, No Boundaries Coalition for general operating support for Out for Justice, St. Francis Neighborhood Center for general operating support, and Dreaming Out Loud Foundation for general operating support. The foundation also gave $17,000 to Wellspring Cooperative for general operating support, $15,000 each to The Care Center and Gardening the Community for general operating support, and $10,000 to President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home for the Richard Schwartz Learning Lab.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Pamela Schwartz as president and treasurer, and Dianne Schwartz as vice president and secretary.
Richard Schwartz Family Foundation is led by Pamela Schwartz, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Pamela Schwartz
President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Schwartz
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Richard Schwartz Family Foundation
How much does Richard Schwartz Family Foundation give each year?
Richard Schwartz Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 12 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Richard Schwartz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard Schwartz Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $20,000, and its average grant was $327,951, across 12 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard Schwartz Family Foundation give grants?
Richard Schwartz Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants), Springfield, MA (3 grants), Northampton, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Richard Schwartz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Richard Schwartz Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard Schwartz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard Schwartz Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Baltimore Community Foundation ($1,869,505), Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts ($1,868,911) and Northampton Community Arts Trust ($40,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Richard Schwartz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts spaces, community advocacy, poverty reduction, cooperative economic development, agriculture, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Schwartz Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Richard Schwartz Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Richard Schwartz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Richard Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3974427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Richard Schwartz Family Foundation 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 year 2020
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