The Schwartz Rosman Foundation
The Schwartz Rosman Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported that its charitable activity consists of contributions to other charitable organizations.
The Schwartz Rosman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schwartz Rosman Foundation gave $525K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in California. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $525,384
- +203.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,018
- +203.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $622,851
- -30.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (90% 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 Rosman Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications must be submitted in writing, in duplicate. Applicants must be eligible under IRC 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 501(c)(3). The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None; the filing says applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- None; the filing says applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Mitchell Schwartz
Mailing address: 129 North Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 934-1933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Schwartz Rosman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Solar Challenge ($359K). Together the top 10 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 90 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to Michigan, 2% to Colorado, 1% to New York, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Schwartz Rosman Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 63% 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 (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 $117K (2021) to $525K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Solar Challenge Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $359,000 |
| Harvard Westlake School Studio City, CA | Charitable Donation | $32,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Carecure Epilepsy Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Donation | $19,000 |
| The Impact Forum Foundation Encino, CA | Charitable Contribution | $13,600 |
| The Boggs School Detroit, MI | Charitable Donation | $10,800 |
| Valley Beth Shalom Encino, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Public Interest Network Denver, CO | Charitable Contribution | $9,000 |
| Temple Israel of Hollywood Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Donation | $6,417 |
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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 | $622,851 | $252,792 | $530,521 | $525,384 | 21 | $525,384 | $252,792 | $45,611 |
| 2024 | $900,580 | $107,349 | $178,958 | $173,383 | 21 | $173,383 | $107,349 | $58,723 |
| 2023 | $972,189 | $142,190 | $354,348 | $348,415 | 15 | $348,415 | $142,190 | $62,426 |
| 2022 | $1,180,829 | $114,007 | $333,848 | $322,456 | 20 | $322,456 | $127,948 | $81,374 |
| 2021 | $1,400,670 | $131,702 | $127,297 | $117,291 | 13 | $117,291 | $131,702 | $93,305 |
| 2020 | $1,396,265 | $136,178 | $197,658 | $189,269 | 16 | — | $136,178 | $86,418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schwartz Rosman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K 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
The filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, universities, medical and charitable organizations, and religious institutions.
Among the grantees, the University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says its mission is to elevate the health status of the communities it serves through healthcare, research, and education. Jewish Funders Network says it helps philanthropists maximize the impact of their giving by identifying needs, shaping Jewish responses, and pursuing opportunities rooted in Jewish values. Jewish Story Partners says it provides grants and hands-on support to projects illuminating diverse Jewish experiences, histories, cultures, or themes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $525,384. Grant amounts ranged from $218 to $359,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $359,000 to Jewish Solar Challenge; $32,000 to Harvard-Westlake School; $20,000 each to the University of Michigan and CareCure Epilepsy Foundation; and $19,000 to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Other grants included $13,600 to The Impact Forum Foundation, $10,800 to The Boggs School, and $10,000 to Valley Beth Shalom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mitchell Schwartz as president, treasurer, and director, and Elizabeth Rosman as secretary and director.
The Schwartz Rosman Foundation is led by Mitchell Schwartz, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mitchell Schwartz
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Rosman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Rosman Foundation
How much does The Schwartz Rosman Foundation give each year?
The Schwartz Rosman Foundation gave $525K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $173K across 21 grants.
What is The Schwartz Rosman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Schwartz Rosman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,018, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Schwartz Rosman Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Schwartz Rosman Foundation give grants?
The Schwartz Rosman Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Encino, CA (2 grants).
Who are The Schwartz Rosman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Schwartz Rosman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Solar Challenge ($359,000), Harvard Westlake School ($32,000) and University of Michigan ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Schwartz Rosman Foundation?
The Schwartz Rosman Foundation reported $623K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $525K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Schwartz Rosman Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, universities, medical and charitable organizations, and religious institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Schwartz Rosman Foundation?
The filing says applications must be submitted in writing, in duplicate. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Schwartz Rosman Foundation's EIN?
The Schwartz Rosman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3933049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 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 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Schwartz Rosman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-schwartz-rosman-foundation-morg_68b1333370b54b2795d28a5f6ea7a5ce
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