How much funding does Doris E. Schwartz Education Fund provide?

Doris E. Schwartz Education Fund provides $100,000 annually for grants; $52,000+ annually for scholarships in funding.

When is the deadline for Doris E. Schwartz Education Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Doris E. Schwartz Education Fund offered?

Doris E. Schwartz Education Fund runs on an annual cycle.

Doris E. Schwartz Education Fund

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Teachers Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

$100,000 annually for grants; $52,000+ annually for scholarships

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: York County, PA (13 school districts)

Fund Size: $3.4 million endowment

Background: Schwartz, a former West York teacher and flight attendant who traveled extensively internationally. Schwartz sought to inspire local educators and students to "think bigger" using her world view and educational philosophy.

Mission

Raise the bar for education in York County by helping York County public school teachers meaningfully increase their capacity to lead and inspire innovative educational practices.

Funding Components

1. Innovation Lab Grants

$100,000 annually for Lincoln Intermediate Unit (LIU) 12 Innovation Lab
Creates forum for cross-district teacher-student teams
Funds innovative solutions to real-world problems
Project teams nominated by districts; competitive selection process
Teams present results to peers and impacted communities
Focus on creative problem-solving in education

2. Scholarship Program

Scholarships for graduating seniors from 13 York County school districts
$52,000+ awarded annually
Supports students pursuing post-secondary education

Contact Information

York County Community Foundation

Address: 14 West Market Street, York, PA 17401
York Office: (717) 848-3733
Hanover Office: (717) 630-1843
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.yccf.org

How to Apply

For Innovation Lab Grants:

Schools nominate teacher-student project teams
Teams submit application/proposal through LIU 12
Competitive selection process
Selected teams receive funding for innovative projects
Teams execute projects and present findings to community

For Scholarships:

High school seniors from eligible districts apply
Contact school guidance counselor for application information
Specific scholarship application requirements vary by school
Awards announced to graduating seniors

Scholarship Eligibility

Senior students from 13 York County school districts
Academic merit and financial need considered (varies)
Contact local school district for specific requirements

Contact for More Information

Lincoln Intermediate Unit (LIU) 12

For Innovation Lab program details
Dr. Jody L. Nace, Innovation Lab Project Lead

York County Community Foundation

For scholarship and general fund information
Phone: (717) 848-3733
Email: [email protected]

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What York County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 197
Total given: $8.73M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,100–$512K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 97%, New York 1%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: York, PA; Hanover, PA; Lancaster, PA.
63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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