The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 20-4822291

The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $65K.

The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation at a glance

In short: The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation gave $65K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2020)
$65,000
Grants made (2020)
5
Average grant
$13,000
Median grant
$15,000
Primary geography
Minnesota (54% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2020

Lead-up International: $35K across 2 grantsLead-up International$35K · 2 grantsSt Cecilia Church: $20KSt Cecilia Church$20KFriends of the Children-Portland: $5KFriends of theChildren-Portland$5KProject Lemonade Inc: $5KProject Lemonade Inc$5K

The largest 2020 recipient was Lead-up International ($35K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $65K.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

EdinaPortlandBainbridge Is

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K5 grants2020

In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $65K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lead-up International Edina, MNLead-Up Champions Vocational Program$20,000
St Cecilia Church Bainbridge Is, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000
Lead-up International Edina, MNMobile Champions Cafe$15,000
Friends of the Children-Portland Portland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Project Lemonade Inc Portland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
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Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Brian A Schwalbach

    Director & Secretary

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mari Angela M Schwalbach

    Director & Vice President

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nathan P Schwalbach

    Director & Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Winsome Y Schwalbach

    Director & Vice President

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation

How much does The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation give each year?

The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation gave $65K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation's typical grant size?

The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,000, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation give grants?

The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (31%) and Oregon (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Edina, MN (2 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).

Does The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 60% of The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation's largest grantees?

The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Lead-up International ($35,000 across 2 grants), St Cecilia Church ($20,000) and Friends of the Children-Portland ($5,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.

What is The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation's EIN?

The Gerald and Susan Schwalbach Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4822291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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