The Schwartz Creed Foundation
The Schwartz Creed Foundation is a private foundation based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $2,364,992 to charitable organizations.
The Schwartz Creed Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schwartz Creed Foundation gave $2.4M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $148K), mostly in New Jersey. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,364,992
- +42.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $147,812
- +149.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $16,225,271
- -5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Schwartz Creed Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 821 East Gate Drive, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: (856) 778-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schwartz Creed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Education Initiatives Inc ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 125 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 17% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 13% to recipients in Illinois. The filing reports less than 1% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Schwartz Creed Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $204K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $1.4M (2022) to $2.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Initiatives Inc Mt Laurel, NJ | Charitable | $1,337,000 |
| J'chai Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable | $340,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Chicago, IL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Foundations Inc Mt Laurel, NJ | Charitable | $222,583 |
| La CASA Dominicana of New Jersey Inc Atlantic City, NJ | Charitable | $87,859 |
| Bethesda Project Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services Maple Shade, NJ | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Glassboro Board of Education Glassboro, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $4,500 |
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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 | $16,225,271 | $1,506,664 | $2,486,980 | $2,364,992 | 16 | $2,364,992 | $1,419,737 | $1,401,498 |
| 2024 | $17,205,587 | $1,608,126 | $1,743,289 | $1,659,301 | 28 | $1,659,301 | $1,524,138 | $1,457,731 |
| 2023 | $17,340,722 | $322,269 | $1,647,583 | $1,555,793 | 22 | $1,555,793 | $137,394 | $1,403,268 |
| 2022 | $18,666,036 | $939,436 | $1,506,517 | $1,389,097 | 26 | $1,389,097 | $722,031 | $1,571,755 |
| 2021 | $19,233,117 | $1,344,910 | $1,632,959 | $1,532,875 | 33 | — | $1,146,034 | $1,544,486 |
| 2020 | $19,521,166 | $718,198 | $2,232,931 | $2,132,559 | 34 | — | $275,985 | $1,381,678 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schwartz Creed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 included organizations working in education, housing and support for people experiencing homelessness, and services for people affected by domestic violence. For example, Foundations Inc. describes its mission as improving educational opportunities for children, youth, and families in underserved communities by strengthening educators’ skills. Bethesda Project says it provides housing and support services to homeless and formerly homeless people. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $2,364,992. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $1,337,000, with a median grant of $6,250. Its largest grants included $1,337,000 to Education Initiatives Inc., $340,000 to J’Chai, $300,000 to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, and $222,583 to Foundations Inc. Other reported grants included $87,859 to La Casa Dominicana of New Jersey Inc. and $40,000 to Bethesda Project. The 2025 filing lists each grant’s purpose as “charitable.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Schwartz as chairman. Directors are Edward Glickman, Lois Schwartz, Michael Schwartz, Judith Creed, Josh DeSipio, Jennifer Selber, Melissa Schwartz, Jesse Selber, and Jonah Selber.
The Schwartz Creed Foundation is led by Robert Schwartz, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Schwartz
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward Glickman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Selber
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jesse Selber
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonah Selber
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Josh Desipio
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith Creed
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lois Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Schwartz Creed Foundation
How much does The Schwartz Creed Foundation give each year?
The Schwartz Creed Foundation gave $2.4M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 28 grants.
What is The Schwartz Creed Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schwartz Creed Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $147,812, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schwartz Creed Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does The Schwartz Creed Foundation give grants?
The Schwartz Creed Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants) and Mt Laurel, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Schwartz Creed Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Schwartz Creed Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).
Who are The Schwartz Creed Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schwartz Creed Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Education Initiatives Inc ($1,337,000), J'chai ($340,000) and International Fellowship of Christians and Jews ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schwartz Creed Foundation?
The Schwartz Creed Foundation reported $16.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schwartz Creed Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in education, housing and support for people experiencing homelessness, and services for people affected by domestic violence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schwartz Creed Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Schwartz Creed Foundation's EIN?
The Schwartz Creed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2267403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Schwartz Creed Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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