Schwartz Family Foundation
The Schwartz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairfield, Iowa. Its 2024 grants supported educational institutions and programs, charitable initiatives, and other organizations, including recipients working in education, community development, and health-related programs.
Schwartz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schwartz Family Foundation gave $3.7M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), mostly in Iowa. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,731,235
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,190
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $32,781,517
- +38.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (14 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (84% 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 Schwartz Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applications should be written and include all relevant information. Eric Schwartz is listed as the contact for applications; award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Eric Schwartz
Mailing address: 1776 Pleasant Plain Road, Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone: (641) 472-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schwartz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maharishi International University Foundation ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 144 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 8% to New York, 3% to Wyoming, 2% to California, and 1% to Illinois. The largest listed award was for a school in Thailand.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schwartz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 35 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $169K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 281% 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 $1.6M (2021) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi International University Foundation Fairfield, IA | Support for the Dhammacharinee Wittaya School in Thailand | $1,291,889 |
| Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA | Support for Digital Delivery and Infrastructure Development | $673,746 |
| Maharishi School Fairfield, IA | Support for 5 year plan, scholarships, and general operating support | $300,000 |
| Africa College Fund Fairfield, IA | Maharishi invincibility school for girls and the maharishi eco-campus support | $250,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation New York, NY | Support for the Healthy Families/Healthy Communities Program | $250,000 |
| Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IA | Support to develop and disseminate courses in maharishi vedic science | $190,000 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | Support for African Women and Girls Organization | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Sri Devi Mandir Temple Fairfield, IA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Maharishi Foundation International Fairfield, IA | Teacher Training Course Innovation Project Support | $67,500 |
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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 | $32,781,517 | $13,206,644 | $4,176,468 | $3,731,235 | 38 | $4,078,120 | $1,315,526 | $1,453,532 |
| 2023 | $23,620,749 | $25,638,674 | $3,644,202 | $3,309,955 | 27 | $3,639,942 | $138,674 | $135,439 |
| 2022 | $1,620,363 | $1,405,996 | $2,667,645 | $2,511,760 | 26 | $2,659,930 | $5,996 | $82,778 |
| 2021 | $2,878,998 | $2,999,623 | $1,578,615 | $1,575,740 | 25 | $1,575,740 | $1,018 | $34,173 |
| 2020 | $1,461,744 | $1,017,837 | $2,606,775 | $2,576,493 | 28 | — | $17,837 | $78,100 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schwartz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant purposes included support for a school in Thailand, university digital delivery and infrastructure, scholarships and operating support, girls’ education, and health-related programs.
Among its grantees, Africa College Fund describes its mission as empowering disadvantaged youth through education and entrepreneurship opportunities. Raam Raj Foundation says it supports the understanding and application of Maharishi Vedic Science and Technology. Maharishi Foundation International says it promotes the expansion of Maharishi Vedic Science.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $3,731,235. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $1,291,889, with a median of $10,000.
Its largest reported grants included $1,291,889 to Maharishi International University Foundation for support for the Dhammacharinee Wittaya School in Thailand; $673,746 to Maharishi International University for digital delivery and infrastructure development; $300,000 to Maharishi School for a five-year plan, scholarships, and general operating support; and $250,000 to Africa College Fund for the Maharishi Invincibility School for Girls and Maharishi Eco-Campus support. Other notable awards included $250,000 to the David Lynch Foundation for its Healthy Families/Healthy Communities program and $190,000 to Raam Raj Foundation to develop and disseminate courses in Maharishi Vedic Science.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Schwartz as president and trustee and Kelly Schwartz as trustee.
Schwartz Family Foundation is led by Eric Schwartz, President & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Schwartz
President & Trustee
President → President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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 Schwartz Family Foundation
How much does Schwartz Family Foundation give each year?
Schwartz Family Foundation gave $3.7M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 27 grants.
What is Schwartz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schwartz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $98,190, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schwartz Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Schwartz Family Foundation give grants?
Schwartz Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, IA (14 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Schwartz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Schwartz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schwartz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schwartz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maharishi International University Foundation ($1,291,889), Maharishi International University ($700,546 across 3 grants) and Maharishi School ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schwartz Family Foundation?
Schwartz Family Foundation reported $32.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schwartz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant purposes included support for a school in Thailand, university digital delivery and infrastructure, scholarships and operating support, girls’ education, and health-related programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schwartz Family Foundation?
The foundation states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN?
Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6900504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Schwartz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schwartz-family-foundation-morg_8a2fb8cdbc9a4baab75fba705e8d5062
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