The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation
The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It made 18 grants totaling $182,415 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Massachusetts and New York.
The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation gave $182K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,415
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,134
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,626,178
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Beacon Street 4, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 699-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti Defamation League ($71K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 73 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 49% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation gives
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $28K (2020) to $186K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $71,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear Boston, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $20,000 |
| Jewish Journal Salem, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $19,515 |
| North Shore Jewish Community Center Marblehead, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $15,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $10,000 |
| Salem Hospital Emergency Salem, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $10,000 |
| Lappin Foundation Beverly, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $9,500 |
| Shirat Hayam Swampscott, MA | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $5,400 |
| American Friends of Margen David Adom New York, NY | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Contribution for Unrestricted Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,626,178 | $122,167 | $229,244 | $182,415 | 18 | $182,415 | $154,370 | $167,748 |
| 2023 | $2,768,397 | $268,449 | $174,211 | $145,000 | 17 | $145,000 | $271,170 | $151,086 |
| 2022 | $2,679,392 | $-12,071 | $218,505 | $186,042 | 19 | $186,042 | $32,268 | $158,147 |
| 2021 | $2,869,593 | $62,249 | $208,903 | $177,800 | 15 | $177,800 | $31,146 | $172,507 |
| 2020 | $3,016,247 | $3,046,811 | $30,564 | $27,500 | 4 | — | $744,328 | $55,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2024 — 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as Jewish identity and community, health care and emergency response, and services for young people.
For example, Lappin Foundation describes its mission as enhancing Jewish identity across generations through programs for children, teens, and adults. Plummer Youth Promise says it works to improve outcomes for young people in or at risk of entering state care. Friends of United Hatzalah describes its work as raising and providing funding for medical and trauma-related first-responder services, with most of its support focused on United Hatzalah of Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $182,415. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $71,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest listed grants included $71,000 to the Anti Defamation League, $20,000 to Mass Eye and Ear, $19,515 to Jewish Journal, and $15,000 to North Shore Jewish Community Center. Other grants included $10,000 each to Friends of Israel Defense Forces and Salem Hospital Emergency, and $9,500 to Lappin Foundation. The listed grants were for unrestricted purposes.
Other organizations reported as receiving 2024 grants include North American Family Institute ($2,500), ROOT NS ($1,500), and Plummer Youth Promise ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neal Shalom as manager, and Deborah Shalom, Matthew Swartz, Alexandra Shalom, and Samantha Shalom as trustees.
The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Shalom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Shalom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Swartz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Shalom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neal Shalom
Manager
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 Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation
How much does The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation gave $182K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 17 grants.
What is The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,134, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Salem, MA (4 grants).
Does The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anti Defamation League ($71,000), Mass Eye and Ear ($20,000) and Jewish Journal ($19,515), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation?
The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $182K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as Jewish identity and community, health care and emergency response, and services for young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Swartz Shalom Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6395893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Swartz Shalom Charitable 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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