The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Monroe, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants supporting programs at organizations and congregations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $14K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,240
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,295
- +56.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $720
- Total assets
- $4,847
- +209.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact Abraham Schwartz with a letter stating the activities and purpose of the grant. It lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Abraham Schwartz
Mailing address: 110 Acres Rd Unit 202, Monroe, NY 10950
Phone: (845) 783-0062
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Matbia ($7K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
300 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 300 grants of 300 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 93% of grant dollars went to New York recipients and 7% to Maryland recipients. New Jersey received 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $260; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $180 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $265K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matbia Brooklyn, NY | Support of Program | $6,590 |
| Achiezer Achiezer Community Outreach Center Lawrence, NY | Support of Program | $3,000 |
| Various Monroe, NY | Support of Program | $1,270 |
| Chazak Vematz Congregation Baltimore, MD | Support of Program | $1,000 |
| Uta Monroe, NY | Support of Program | $720 |
| Cong Bais Shmiel TZVI Spinka Brooklyn, NY | Support of Program | $720 |
| Cong Ohr Moshe Fresh Meadows, NY | Support of Program | $360 |
| Cong Rotz Lemishna Monroe, NY | Support of Program | $250 |
| Keren Matzdiki Hurabim Brooklyn, NY | Support of Program | $180 |
| Cong Divrei Simche of Monroe Monroe, NY | Support of Program | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,847 | $17,694 | $14,415 | $14,240 | 11 | $14,240 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,568 | $13,820 | $13,121 | $12,430 | 15 | $12,430 | — | $22 |
| 2022 | $1,409 | $226,575 | $266,696 | $264,935 | 101 | $264,935 | $9 | $219 |
| 2021 | $43,576 | $243,638 | $210,338 | $209,498 | 105 | $209,498 | — | $596 |
| 2020 | $9,590 | $101,018 | $91,030 | $90,515 | 68 | — | — | $99 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $14,240. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $6,590, with a median of $720. The largest grants were $6,590 to MATBIA in Brooklyn, New York, and $3,000 to ACHIEZER in Lawrence, New York. Other grants included $1,270 to VARIOUS in Monroe, $1,000 to CHAZAK VEMATZ CONGREGATION in Baltimore, and $720 to UTA in Monroe. The listed grants were for “support of program.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abraham J Schwartz, Chana B Schwartz, and Meir Grohman as directors.
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abraham J. Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chana B. Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meir Grohman
Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $14K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 15 grants.
What is The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $720, and its average grant was $1,295, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $260 on average.
Where does The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, NY (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Program" (11 grants).
Who are The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Matbia ($6,590), Achiezer Achiezer Community Outreach Center ($3,000) and Chazak Vematz Congregation ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2504476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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