The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family

Private foundation · Grantmaker Merrick, NY EIN: 23-6913820

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.

Key facts about The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family

In short: The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family gave $98K across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
23-6913820
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$97,829
Grants made (2024)
63
Average grant
$1,553
Median grant
$250
New grantees (estimate)
19% first-time grantees (12 of 63, 2024)
Total assets
$238,058
Primary geography
New York (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
Contact Martin Schwartz. Full details ↓
Deadline
Submissions are considered when received.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$238K

-8.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$98K

-34.9% YoY

Grant Count

63

-14.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-23.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family open to new grantees?

19%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 12 of 63 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $410; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $100 first-time, $300 repeat.

  • 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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.

Review Cycle

Submissions are considered when received.

How to Apply

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.

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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

20states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkPort WashingtonWashingtonGreat BarringtonHempsteadPittsfieldBostonMontereyBecketMemphisMontgomeryPhiladelphiaPortlandStamfordSyossetUniondaleGt BarringtonLos AngelesS EgremontArlington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K72 grants2020 73 grants2021 60 grants2022 74 grants2023 63 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $98K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The Community Synogogue: $16KThe Community Synogogue$16KUJA Federation: $11KUJA Federation$11KTanglewood: $10KTanglewood$10KInn-Interfaith Nutrition Network: $7KInn-Interfaith NutritionNetwork$7KNorth Shore Child and Family Guidance Center: $6KNorth Shore Child and FamilyGuidance Center$6KErase Racism: $6KErase Racism$6KChester Theater: $5KChester Theater$5KDoctors Without Borders: $5KDoctors Without Borders$5KLandmark on Main Street: $5KLandmark on Main Street$5KRotacare: $5KRotacare$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Community Synogogue ($16K). Together the top 10 received $75K.

Grant Size Distribution

342 grants across all recorded years

342<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 342 grants of 342 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Community Synogogue Port Washington, NYOperational$15,581
UJA Federation New York, NYOperational$11,000
Tanglewood Lenox, MAOperational$10,000
Inn-Interfaith Nutrition Network Hempstead, NYOperational$6,500
North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center Roslyn, NYOperational$6,000
Erase Racism Syosset, NYOperational$5,889
Chester Theater Chester, MAOperational$5,000
Doctors Without Borders New York, NYOperational$5,000
Landmark on Main Street Port Washington, NYOperational$5,000
Rotacare Uniondale, NYOperational$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $238,058 $114,140 $136,536 $97,829 63
2023 $260,454 $32,442 $192,315 $150,345 74
2022 $420,327 $62,000 $121,906 $100,438 60
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$238,058$260,454$420,327
Revenue$114,140$32,442$62,000
Expenses$136,536$192,315$121,906
Qualifying Distributions$100,141$152,595$100,438
Net Investment Income$70,051—$30,802
Distributable Amount$6,916$14,317$14,691

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Betsy A. Schwartz

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jane Schwartz

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Schwartz Gabay

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martin Schwartz

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew S. Schwartz

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Suzanne A. Schwartz

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Contact

Application contact: Martin Schwartz
Mailing address: 60 Orchard Farm Road, Port Washington, NY 11050
Phone: (516) 883-4581

Frequently asked questions about The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family

How much does The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family give each year?

The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family gave $98K across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 74 grants.

What is The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family's typical grant size?

The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $1,553, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family that year got $410 on average.

Where does The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family give grants?

The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Port Washington, NY (6 grants) and Great Barrington, MA (5 grants).

Does The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (63 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family's largest grantees?

The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Community Synogogue ($15,581), UJA Federation ($11,000) and Tanglewood ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family?

The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family reported $238K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family 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?

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's EIN?

The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6913820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). The Jane & Martin Schwartz Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jane-and-martin-schwartz-family-morg_dda0891eee8243cd80972ac8758ae882

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