Schwartz Family Foundation
The Schwartz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) through contributions; it says it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Schwartz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schwartz Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), top state New York. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,786,202
- -43.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,005
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,850
- Total assets
- $9,270,975
- -16.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (13 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (45% 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
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 Madison Ave 15Th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 901-9373
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 Duke University ($551K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 238 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 45% of grant dollars, those in North Carolina received 31%, Massachusetts 8%, Texas 6%, and the District of Columbia 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schwartz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 37 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 303% 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 $1.5M (2021) to $3.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $550,853 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $325,000 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc New York, NY | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $250,000 |
| Notley Impact Austin, TX | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $50,000 |
| Youth Inc Washington, DC | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $48,000 |
| The Kings Foundation America Inc Rochester, NY | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $30,000 |
| Warming Place Nantucket, MA | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $30,000 |
| St Vincent's Services Brooklyn, NY | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $25,250 |
| Aida Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense San Francisco, CA | To Support the General Purpose Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,270,975 | $74,677 | $1,943,226 | $1,786,202 | 38 | $1,792,618 | $328,002 | $591,629 |
| 2023 | $11,140,274 | $1,073,254 | $4,026,605 | $3,143,000 | 57 | $3,155,586 | $228,387 | $657,653 |
| 2022 | $14,093,625 | $550,330 | $2,158,351 | $1,707,469 | 46 | $1,718,572 | $317,433 | $767,402 |
| 2021 | $15,701,646 | $4,641,500 | $5,281,111 | $1,499,602 | 58 | $1,525,561 | $729,423 | $836,952 |
| 2020 | $16,341,257 | $786,922 | $2,824,828 | $2,655,000 | 39 | — | $748,451 | $846,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schwartz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $592K 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
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support eligible charitable organizations by contribution. Its 2024 grants included support for Chai Lifeline, which describes its work as providing social, emotional, financial, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. Notley Impact says it works to accelerate social impact and innovation by educating nonprofits, donors, and social entrepreneurs and empowering civic leaders. The American Jewish Committee describes its mission as advancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $1,786,202. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $550,853, with a median of $15,850. The largest grants included $550,853 to Duke University, $325,000 to Robin Hood Foundation, $250,000 to Chai Lifeline Inc, and $100,000 to Notley Impact. The listed purposes for these grants were to support the recipients’ general purpose funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan D. Schwartz and Nancy M. Seaman as trustees.
Schwartz Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan D. Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy M. Seaman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 $1.8M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 57 grants.
What is Schwartz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schwartz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,850, and its average grant was $47,005, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schwartz Family Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Schwartz Family Foundation give grants?
Schwartz Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (31%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Nantucket, MA (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Schwartz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schwartz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 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 Duke University ($550,853), Robin Hood Foundation ($325,000) and Chai Lifeline Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schwartz Family Foundation?
Schwartz Family Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $592K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schwartz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support eligible charitable organizations by contribution. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schwartz Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN?
Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7138217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Schwartz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/schwartz-family-foundation-morg_c21a6137d7a44ab4af34e4243d513e8f
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