The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family
The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In filing year 2025, it reported 70 grants totaling $339,391 to charitable organizations in Maryland, Illinois, New York, California, and Washington, D.C.
The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family at a glance
In short: The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family gave $339K across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $339,391
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,848
- -75.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $440,546
- +76.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Union for Reform Judaism ($72K). Together the top 10 received $227K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 161 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Maryland (42%), Illinois (31%), New York (25%), California (1%), and Washington, D.C. (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family gives
- 13% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. 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 (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $389K (2024). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $339K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union for Reform Judaism New York, NY | WRJ YES Fund for RAC Legislative position and WRJ general fund | $72,000 |
| Womens Health Center of Maryland Cresaptown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| University of Maryland Foundation Inc Adelphi, MD | UMCES Appalachian Laboratory | $32,641 |
| County United Way Inc Cumberland, MD | General & Unrestricted | $12,750 |
| Beyond Legal Aid Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ecosystems of Care Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Family Crisis Resource Center Inc Cumberland, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Right Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Invisible Institute Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Life Centers of Chicagoland NFP Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In its 2024 filing, the foundation stated that it had no plans for dissolution and reported that distributions from sources other than current income totaled $389,000, resulting in a substantial contraction of assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $440,546 | $541,269 | $350,377 | $339,391 | 70 | $346,162 | $619,373 | $7,440 |
| 2024 | $249,654 | $256,978 | $398,257 | $389,000 | 20 | $395,606 | $63,145 | $13,629 |
| 2023 | $389,933 | $11,641 | $289,934 | $279,000 | 33 | $284,775 | $10,433 | $24,805 |
| 2022 | $668,226 | $35,804 | $222,601 | $206,400 | 21 | $211,425 | $73,653 | $36,543 |
| 2021 | $855,023 | $85,305 | $113,240 | $89,900 | 17 | $94,925 | $213,190 | $47,039 |
| 2020 | $882,958 | $680,984 | $124,664 | $112,500 | 20 | — | $433,455 | $22,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Women’s Health Center of Maryland describes its mission as providing and advocating for affordable, high-quality health services that respect women’s dignity and reproductive choice. Beyond Legal Aid says it uses “community activism lawyering” to help underserved communities access justice and pursue social change. The Invisible Institute describes its work as investigative journalism that helps citizens hold public institutions accountable. Ecosystems of Care says it works to build stronger and more just systems of food, information, and resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $339,391. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $72,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $72,000 to the Union for Reform Judaism for the WRJ YES Fund for RAC Legislative position and the WRJ general fund; $50,000 to the Women’s Health Center of Maryland for general and unrestricted support; and $32,641 to the University of Maryland Foundation for UMCES Appalachian Laboratory. Other grants included $12,750 to County United Way and $10,000 each to Beyond Legal Aid, Ecosystems of Care, Family Crisis Resource Center, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, the Invisible Institute, New Life Centers of Chicagoland, Onward Neighborhood House, and the Resurrection Project. The latter grants were reported for general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth J Hurwitz-Schwab as president, director, and secretary; Abraham Schwab as vice president; Douglas Schwab as director and vice president; and Eli Schwab as vice president.
The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family is led by Elizabeth J Hurwitz-Schwab, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth J Hurwitz-Schwab
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Schwab
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abraham Schwab
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eli Schwab
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family
How much does The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family give each year?
The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family gave $339K across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $389K across 20 grants.
What is The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family's typical grant size?
The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,848, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family give grants?
The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family's top state is Maryland, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (31%) and New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (43 grants), Cumberland, MD (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family's largest grantees?
The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family's largest 2025 grantees include Union for Reform Judaism ($72,000), Womens Health Center of Maryland ($50,000) and University of Maryland Foundation Inc ($32,641), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family?
The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family reported $441K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $346K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family?
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 The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family's EIN?
The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0856943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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