Shatz Schwartz and Fentin
Shatz Schwartz and Fentin is a private foundation based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to nonprofit organizations, including organizations working in housing, social services, health care, education, and community support.
Shatz Schwartz and Fentin at a glance
In short: Shatz Schwartz and Fentin gave $10K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $279.167), mostly in Massachusetts. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,050
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $279
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $1,786
- +56.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (11 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shatz Schwartz and Fentin
- How to Apply
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Contact Timothy P. Mulhern. The filing states that there is no required format, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. It also states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy P Mulhern
Mailing address: 1441 Main St Ste 1100, Springfield, MA 01103-1406
Phone: (413) 737-1131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shatz Schwartz and Fentin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Pioneer Valley ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 160 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 3% to Illinois, 1% to Louisiana, and less than 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shatz Schwartz and Fentin open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 36 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $132; repeat grants $344. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $12K (2022). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Pioneer Valley Springfield, MA | Support to Area Non Profit Orgs | $1,000 |
| Domus Inc Westfield, MA | Provide Support/ Housing to Homeless | $500 |
| Home City Development Inc Springfield, MA | Restore Replace Substandard Housing | $500 |
| Jewish Family Services Springfield, MA | Provide Social Services to Ind & Fam | $500 |
| Springfield Museums Corporation Springfield, MA | Building Connections, Broadening Con | $500 |
| STCC Foundation Springfield, MA | To Help STCC Meet Its Goals and Comm | $500 |
| Transhealth Inc Florence, MA | To Empower Trans & Gender Diverse | $500 |
| Valley Opportunity Council Inc Chicopee, MA | Community Action Organization | $500 |
| Way Finders Springfield, MA | Corporate and Community Wellness | $500 |
| Northampton Survival Center Inc Northampton, MA | Impr Quality of Life for Low Income | $300 |
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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 | $1,786 | $10,696 | $10,050 | $10,050 | 36 | $10,050 | $3 | $293 |
| 2024 | $1,140 | $7,704 | $10,400 | $10,400 | 34 | $10,400 | $2 | $203 |
| 2023 | $3,836 | $12,631 | $9,600 | $9,600 | 29 | $9,600 | $4 | $409 |
| 2022 | $805 | $10,941 | $11,825 | $11,825 | 31 | $11,825 | $3 | $294 |
| 2021 | $1,689 | $10,564 | $10,025 | $10,025 | 30 | — | $3 | $311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shatz Schwartz and Fentin reported a distributable amount of $293 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 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. For example, Valley Opportunity Council says it works to reduce poverty and improve quality of life for low- and moderate-income neighbors in Greater Hampden County. Home City Development says it works to provide decent, affordable housing and support neighborhood growth. Transhealth describes itself as a health care center supporting and empowering trans and gender-diverse people and families. Springfield Museums says it cares for art, history, and science collections and makes them accessible for educational, recreational, and informational purposes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $10,050. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,000, with a median of $250. The largest listed grant was $1,000 to United Way of Pioneer Valley. Other notable grants included $500 each to Domus Inc, Home City Development Inc, Jewish Family Services, Springfield Museums Corporation, STCC Foundation, Transhealth Inc, Valley Opportunity Council Inc, and Way Finders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven J. Schwartz, Timothy P. Mulhern, Michele J. Feinstein, and Michael A. Fenton as trustees.
Shatz Schwartz and Fentin's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven J. Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy P. Mulhern
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Fenton
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele J. Feinstein
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary S. Fentin (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: James B. Sheils (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Shatz Schwartz and Fentin
How much does Shatz Schwartz and Fentin give each year?
Shatz Schwartz and Fentin gave $10K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 34 grants.
What is Shatz Schwartz and Fentin's typical grant size?
Shatz Schwartz and Fentin's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $279, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shatz Schwartz and Fentin that year got $132 on average.
Where does Shatz Schwartz and Fentin give grants?
Shatz Schwartz and Fentin gives mostly in Massachusetts: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (20 grants), Westfield, MA (3 grants), Northampton, MA (3 grants) and Chicopee, MA (2 grants).
Does Shatz Schwartz and Fentin give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Shatz Schwartz and Fentin's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Shatz Schwartz and Fentin's largest grantees?
Shatz Schwartz and Fentin's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Pioneer Valley ($1,000), Domus Inc ($500) and Home City Development Inc ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shatz Schwartz and Fentin?
Shatz Schwartz and Fentin reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shatz Schwartz and Fentin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shatz Schwartz and Fentin?
Contact Timothy P. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shatz Schwartz and Fentin's EIN?
Shatz Schwartz and Fentin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2712836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 years 2021–2025
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