Swartz Howard
Swartz Howard is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $912K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $34K.
Swartz Howard at a glance
In short: Swartz Howard gave $46K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,000
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,000
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $912,208
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Swartz Howard funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lehigh Valley Hospital Inc ($23K). Together the top 2 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Swartz Howard gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Inc Allentown, PA | General Operating | $23,000 |
| Holy Trinity Mem Lutheran Church Catasauqua, PA | General Operating | $23,000 |
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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 | $912,208 | $48,773 | $63,958 | $46,000 | 2 | $48,764 | $33,930 | $52,870 |
| 2024 | $927,451 | $37,742 | $64,788 | $48,000 | 2 | $50,660 | $23,227 | $49,519 |
| 2023 | $954,670 | $15,364 | $67,345 | $50,000 | 2 | $52,557 | $21,085 | $48,567 |
| 2022 | $1,006,499 | $85,839 | $70,231 | $45,823 | 2 | $53,294 | $70,062 | $56,556 |
| 2021 | $990,837 | $85,386 | $64,334 | $41,223 | 2 | — | $70,491 | $53,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Swartz Howard reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Swartz Howard's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$16K (2021) → $16K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Swartz Howard
How much does Swartz Howard give each year?
Swartz Howard gave $46K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 2 grants.
How large is Swartz Howard?
Swartz Howard reported $912K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Swartz Howard operate?
Swartz Howard has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Swartz Howard's EIN?
Swartz Howard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6478645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work Swartz Howard funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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