Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation
Stephen A Schwarzman Education is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its direct charitable activity supports the Schwarzman Scholars program, which provides up to 200 scholars annually from the U.S., China, and around the world with a one-year master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation gave $196K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,670
- -97.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,223
- -95.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $13,555,438
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stephen a Schwarzman Education 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: 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 314-8745
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation
Who Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Royal Institute for International Affairs ($105K). Together the top 3 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 44 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Schwarzman Scholars program supports participants from the U.S., China, and around the world, with study and cultural immersion in Beijing. In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, D.C.; the remaining 53% were reported for a recipient state not identified in the available filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2024) to $7.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Institute for International Affairs | Support for Fellowship Program | $104,670 |
| Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Washington, DC | Support for Schwarzman Scholars Program | $75,000 |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Washington, DC | Academic Support Initiatives | $16,000 |
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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 | $13,555,438 | $21,814,928 | $24,019,282 | $195,670 | 3 | $23,903,543 | $91,019 | $731,190 |
| 2023 | $15,760,668 | $25,599,341 | $26,988,825 | $6,479,301 | 5 | $26,860,030 | $78,414 | $814,073 |
| 2022 | $17,149,521 | $27,983,016 | $20,610,808 | $1,191,603 | 4 | $20,453,567 | $6,628 | $766,986 |
| 2021 | $9,777,313 | $26,526,711 | $25,621,111 | $7,424,326 | 4 | $25,524,949 | — | $504,732 |
| 2020 | $8,871,713 | $20,459,767 | $27,491,294 | $6,189,923 | 28 | — | — | $608,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $731K 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’s stated direct charitable activity is support for the Schwarzman Scholars program and Schwarzman College. The program is a one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University, with study and cultural immersion in Beijing.
Its 2024 grants included support for a fellowship program, the Schwarzman Scholars program, and academic support initiatives. One recipient, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, describes its own mission as generating strategic ideas and independent analysis, supporting diplomacy, and training scholar-practitioners to address global problems and advance peace.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported three grants totaling $195,670 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $16,000 to $104,670, with a median of $75,000. The largest grants were $104,670 to the Royal Institute for International Affairs for fellowship program support, $75,000 to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars for support of the Schwarzman Scholars program, and $16,000 to Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for academic support initiatives.
The foundation reported five grants totaling $6,479,301 in 2023 and four grants totaling $1,191,603 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen A. Schwarzman as chairman and director; Amy Stursberg as CEO and director; John A. Magliano as vice president and treasurer; and Paul White as secretary. It also lists Jane Spencer Edwards, Michael Evans, Nitin Nohria, Steve Orlins, Joshua Ramo, and Jeffrey Rosen as directors.
Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation is led by Amy Stursberg, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; 8 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Stursberg
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$778K (2020) → $840K (2024)
Larissa Tiedens
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$916K (2022) → $1.1M (2024)
Stephen A. Schwarzman
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Spencer Edwards
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Ngaire Woods
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Nitin Nohria
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Heung Yeung Harry Shum
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Edward Schwarzman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Rosen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Ramo
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Rudd
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Orlins
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Magliano
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Yixin Helen Santalone
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$294K (2022) → $361K (2024)
Paul White
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry Shum (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.1M, to Larissa Tiedens (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation
How much does Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation give each year?
Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation gave $196K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.5M across 5 grants.
What is Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $65,223, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation give grants?
Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation?
Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $731K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is support for the Schwarzman Scholars program and Schwarzman College. The program is a one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University, with study and cultural immersion in Beijing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen a Schwarzman Education 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 Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation's EIN?
Stephen a Schwarzman Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4757735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stephen a Schwarzman Education 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.
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 November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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