The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation
The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family is a private foundation based in Merrick, New York. In 2024, it made 63 grants totaling $97,829 to organizations including a synagogue, a federation, arts organizations, and nonprofits providing community, health, and social services. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 51 grants totaling $139,296.
The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation gave $139K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,296
- +42.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,731
- +75.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $243,847
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (8 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Martin Schwartz. There is no required form; applicants should submit information about their organization’s tax status and the intended use of funds. The filing states that there are no restrictions other than that awards be used for their intended purpose.
- Review Cycle
- Submissions are considered when received.
- Deadline
- Submissions are considered when received.
- Contact
Application contact: Martin Schwartz
Mailing address: 60 Orchard Farm Road, Port Washington, NY 11050
Phone: (516) 883-4581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Erase Racism ($57K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
321 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 320 grants of 321 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 23% to recipients in Massachusetts. Recipients in Washington, D.C., Connecticut, and Alabama each accounted for 3%, 1%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 51 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $514; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $213 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $150K (2023). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erase Racism Syosset, NY | Operational | $57,000 |
| The Community Synogogue Port Washington, NY | Operational | $17,606 |
| Landmark on Main Street Port Washington, NY | Operational | $12,000 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | Operational | $11,000 |
| North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center Roslyn, NY | Operational | $7,500 |
| Inn-Interfaith Nutrition Network Hempstead, NY | Operational | $6,800 |
| Chester Theater Chester, MA | Operational | $5,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company Great Barrington, MA | Operational | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood San Francisco, CA | Operational | $2,500 |
| Jacobs Pillow Dance Becket, MA | Operational | $2,000 |
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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 | $243,847 | $181,211 | $175,422 | $139,296 | 51 | $139,296 | $42,944 | $6,900 |
| 2024 | $238,058 | $114,140 | $136,536 | $97,829 | 63 | $100,141 | $70,051 | $6,916 |
| 2023 | $260,454 | $32,442 | $192,315 | $150,345 | 74 | $152,595 | — | $14,317 |
| 2022 | $420,327 | $62,000 | $121,906 | $100,438 | 60 | $100,438 | $30,802 | $14,691 |
| 2021 | $480,233 | $290,862 | $116,635 | $91,100 | 73 | $95,879 | $306,668 | $13,879 |
| 2020 | $284,741 | $198,361 | $132,315 | $117,332 | 72 | — | $147,445 | $9,624 |
| 2019 | $227,194 | $202,089 | $142,111 | $125,089 | 66 | — | $164,502 | $4,201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, grantee Erase Racism describes its mission as addressing racial discrimination and disparities and fostering equity and inclusion. RotaCare says it facilitates free health care for people with the greatest need and least access to medical care. New Ground describes its work as helping veterans and families break the cycle of homelessness through long-term assistance.
The foundation also supported arts and community organizations. Barrington Stage Company describes its mission as producing theatre, developing new plays and musicals, and reaching new audiences, especially young people. Landmark on Main Street describes itself as a community center serving Port Washington and surrounding regions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 63 grants totaling $97,829. Grants ranged from $45 to $15,581, with a median of $250. The largest awards included $15,581 to The Community Synagogue, $11,000 to UJA Federation, $10,000 to Tanglewood, $6,500 to INN-Interfaith Nutrition Network, and $6,000 to North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center. Other notable grants included $5,889 to Erase Racism, $5,000 each to Chester Theater, Doctors Without Borders, Landmark on Main Street, and RotaCare, and $3,000 to Barrington Stage Company. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 51 grants totaling $139,296.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin Schwartz, Jane Schwartz, Suzanne A. Schwartz, Matthew Schwartz, Julie Schwartz Gabay, and Betsy A. Schwartz as trustees.
The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betsy A. Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Schwartz Gabay
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew S. Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne A. Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation
How much does The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation give each year?
The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation gave $139K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 63 grants.
What is The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $2,731, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation that year got $514 on average.
Where does The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation give grants?
The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Port Washington, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Great Barrington, MA (4 grants).
Does The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Erase Racism ($57,000), The Community Synogogue ($17,606) and Landmark on Main Street ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation?
The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, grantee Erase Racism describes its mission as addressing racial discrimination and disparities and fostering equity and inclusion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation?
Contact Martin Schwartz. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6913820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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