Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation
The Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations including a school, cultural institutions, community organizations, and conservation groups.
Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation gave $5.5M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $184K), mostly in Rhode Island. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,517,109
- +121.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $183,904
- +55.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,375
- Total assets
- $6,562,024
- -21.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (10 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (98% 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 Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation
- 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: 44 Brimmer St, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 500-6341
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St George's School ($5.4M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 92 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts. The filing also lists grants to recipients in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 29 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $289K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 336% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 919% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $739K (2020) to $5.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St George's School Middletown, RI | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purposes. | $4,413,620 |
| St George's School Middletown, RI | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston Boston, MA | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purpose | $20,000 |
| Esplanade Association Boston, MA | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purposes | $20,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purpose | $15,000 |
| Darthmouth College Board of Trustees Hanover, NH | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purposes | $9,989 |
| Sears House Association Boston, MA | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purpose | $5,000 |
| Spring Island Trust Okatie, SC | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purposes | $5,000 |
| Trinity Church Boston, MA | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purpose | $5,000 |
| Beacon Hill Civic Associates Boston, MA | To Carry Out Philanthropic Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $6,562,024 | $3,585,952 | $5,592,059 | $5,517,109 | 30 | $5,517,609 | $805,340 | $600,208 |
| 2023 | $8,317,751 | $4,773,455 | $2,608,412 | $2,491,959 | 21 | $2,491,959 | $2,153,738 | $483,004 |
| 2022 | $6,489,779 | $1,550,932 | $1,847,947 | $1,796,500 | 16 | $1,796,500 | $576,472 | $612,246 |
| 2021 | $6,825,104 | $1,887,089 | $1,286,789 | $1,265,000 | 17 | $1,265,000 | $1,399,812 | $583,198 |
| 2020 | $6,225,229 | $542,818 | $753,852 | $738,500 | 8 | — | $118,401 | $450,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $600K 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 specific mission for the foundation is stated. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. St George’s School describes its mission as helping students in grades 9 through 12 develop their gifts. The Esplanade Association says it works to enhance the Charles River Esplanade, preserve green space, and provide community programs. Spring Island Trust describes its work as maintaining a nature preserve and protecting habitats and ecosystems. Other recipients describe work in historic preservation, museum interpretation, and community programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $5,517,109. Grants ranged from $250 to $4,413,620, with a median of $1,375. The largest awards were $4,413,620 and $1,000,000 to St George’s School in Middletown, Rhode Island. Other notable grants included $20,000 to the Esplanade Association and $20,000 to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dana L Schmaltz and Kate Bower Enroth as trustees.
Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana L. Schmaltz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate Bower Enroth
Trustee
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 Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation
How much does Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation give each year?
Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation gave $5.5M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 21 grants.
What is Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,375, and its average grant was $183,904, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation give grants?
Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (18 grants), Middletown, RI (3 grants) and Newport, RI (2 grants).
Does Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Carry Out Philanthropic Purpose" (21 grants) and "To Carry Out Philanthropic Purposes" (8 grants).
Who are Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St George's School ($5,413,620 across 2 grants), Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($20,000) and Esplanade Association ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation?
Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $600K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation fund?
No specific mission for the foundation is stated. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. St George’s School describes its mission as helping students in grades 9 through 12 develop their gifts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation?
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 Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation's EIN?
Schmaltz Enroth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3730519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Schmaltz Enroth 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.
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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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