Schwab-Silfen Foundation
The Schwab-Silfen Foundation is a private foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to organizations; its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland.
Schwab-Silfen Foundation at a glance
In short: Schwab-Silfen Foundation gave $801K across 121 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $801,087
- +40.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 121
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,621
- +45.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,068,953
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Schwab-Silfen Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter stating the request for funds and explaining the need. Applications are accepted at any time, and the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Schwab
Mailing address: 100 Tech Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: (717) 233-8083
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schwab-Silfen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Birthright Israel Foundation ($127K). Together the top 10 received $513K.
Grant Size Distribution
458 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 444 grants of 458 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 36% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 25% to New York, 14% to Maryland, 6% to California, and 4% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 121 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Schwab-Silfen Foundation gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $412K (2020) to $801K (2025). In 2025 it made 121 grants totaling $801K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $127,216 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, PA | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $113,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Owings Mills, MD | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $50,500 |
| University of Maryland College Park College Park, MD | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $37,800 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| The Aubri Brown Club Morgan Hill, CA | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $29,400 |
| Pennsylvania Chamber of Business Harrisburg, PA | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Second Round Foundation Towson, MD | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Pump Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,068,953 | $1,547,554 | $839,386 | $801,087 | 121 | $810,514 | $804,763 | $586,398 |
| 2024 | $7,406,142 | $1,053,564 | $610,309 | $570,715 | 125 | $578,876 | $547,703 | $517,681 |
| 2023 | $7,007,499 | $803,480 | $637,878 | $608,104 | 118 | $615,609 | $205,924 | $439,026 |
| 2022 | $6,871,528 | $779,566 | $582,645 | $525,158 | 93 | $532,684 | $292,742 | $419,484 |
| 2021 | $6,704,583 | $1,993,013 | $722,886 | $692,825 | 1 | $700,052 | $1,508,516 | $435,517 |
| 2020 | $5,464,809 | $613,346 | $447,569 | $412,196 | 1 | — | $187,544 | $363,050 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schwab-Silfen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $586K for 2025 — 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 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Birthright Israel Foundation says it works to give young Jewish adults the opportunity to visit Israel on an educational trip; Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services; and Turtle Athletic Foundation says it provides mentorship to young students through community activities involving intercollegiate student-athletes. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 125 grants totaling $570,715. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $91,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $91,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation, $60,000 to the University of Pennsylvania, $50,000 to the University of Maryland College Park, $25,000 to The Pump Foundation, and $21,600 to Friends of United Hatzalah. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 121 grants totaling $801,087.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Israel Schwab as president; Andrew Schwab as secretary/treasurer; and Michael Schwab, Daniel Schwab, and Amy Silfen as trustees.
Schwab-Silfen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Silfen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Schwab
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Schwab
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Schwab
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Israel Schwab (2020–2025) — President · Filing note: Deceased jan 2026
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 Schwab-Silfen Foundation
How much does Schwab-Silfen Foundation give each year?
Schwab-Silfen Foundation gave $801K across 121 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $571K across 125 grants.
What is Schwab-Silfen Foundation's typical grant size?
Schwab-Silfen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,621, across 121 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schwab-Silfen Foundation give grants?
Schwab-Silfen Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Maryland (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (31 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Philadelphia, PA (6 grants) and Hershey, PA (6 grants).
Who are Schwab-Silfen Foundation's largest grantees?
Schwab-Silfen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Birthright Israel Foundation ($127,216), Jewish Federation of Greater ($113,000) and Jewish Community Center of ($50,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schwab-Silfen Foundation?
Schwab-Silfen Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $811K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $586K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schwab-Silfen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schwab-Silfen Foundation?
Submit a letter stating the request for funds and explaining the need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schwab-Silfen Foundation's EIN?
Schwab-Silfen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6401901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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