The Jess and Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jess and Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,750 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$123,750
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$17,869
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $96,600 the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,600 | 32 | $7,887 |
| 2024 | $123,750 | 38 | $17,869 |
How to apply
The Jess and Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Jess and Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 24 | $97,500 |
| California | 4 | $11,500 |
| New York | 7 | $9,750 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Hebrew Academy | To support the needs of students and community. | $25,000 |
| Gesher Disability Resources | To support individuals with special needs and their families in the jewish community. | $13,000 |
| Cjp- Center for Jewish Philanthropy | B'nai tzedek youth philanthropy program, and pj library program. | $8,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | To support preservation of the rich heritage of arizona's jewish communities. | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Coronado | Create a strong jewish community for the coronado jewish community. | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Mesa | To support programs of the jewish care network. | $5,000 |
| Hillel at Asu | To support the enrichment of the lives of jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the jewish people, israel and the world. | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | To help create a brighter future for the people and land of israel. | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Foundation | To provide lifesaving care to kids. | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva High School | To inspire students with enthusiasm for torah life. | $5,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | To empower women to succeed | $3,000 |
| Minkoff Center for Jewish Genetics | To provide generous subsidies for carrier testing and for genetic counseling. | $3,000 |
| Moishe House | To empower the next generation of aspiring jewish leaders and active community members. | $3,000 |
| Pardes Day School | To support student programs and classrooms by focusing on academics, character development, and values. | $3,000 |
| Valley Beit Midrash | To advance the tangible quality of jewish learning, leadership, and action throughout the jewish community | $3,000 |
| West Coast Ncsy | To inspire the jewish future and igniting passionate judaism in more teens. | $2,500 |
| Camp Ramah in California | To create the next generation of proud jews and strong leaders in the world. | $2,000 |
| First Place | To raise the bar on life-course outcomes beyond a diagnosis | $2,000 |
| Friends of Children United Society | To support focus on coronado and improve the quality of life for needy and abused children in san diego county. | $2,000 |
| Phoenix Dream Center | To stop human trafficking, end childhood hunger, and educate tomorrow's leaders. | $2,000 |
| The Friendship Circle | To support the reward of the mitzvah | $2,000 |
| Kids Need to Read | To provide literacy resources to children facing challenging circumstances. | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Bar Ilan Univ | General support for educational goals. | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General operations | $1,000 |
| Arizona Science Center | To support the inspiration and education of curious minds through science. | $1,000 |
| Bbyo | To help teens reclaim their adolescence through fun, laughter, the power of community, and the values of jewish heritage. | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | To assist in connecting jewish participants to their past | $1,000 |
| Bureau of Jewish Education | To promote and enhance jewish literacy and understanding. | $1,000 |
| East Valley JCC | To promote and strengthen community member with quality programming rooted in jewish values. | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp | To enable more children to have tie opportunity to experience jewish camp | $1,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | To educate leaders and citizen from the united states and europe about israel and improve the diplomatic and cultural relations between the regions. | $1,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | To educate, inspire and believe in the abilities of the individuals who make use of the playhouse and its offerings. | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | To provide support to patients and families for end-of-life care | $1,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan | To enable jewish free loan to be a strategic resource for our jewish community. | $1,000 |
| Anit-Defamation League (Adl) | To continue combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens | $500 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | To provide critical support for the museum's exhibitions, education programs,etc. | $500 |
| The Singletons | To provide critical support for single parent families battling cancer | $500 |
| Smile Train Inc | To help provide free surgery and other healthcare to children with clefts. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Schwartz
- Lesley Schwartz Hammer
- Frank L Schwartz
Questions people ask
Does The Jess and Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jess and Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation give?
$123,750 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Jess and Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheila Schwartz (Pres/Dir), Lesley Schwartz Hammer (Director) and Frank L Schwartz (Treas/Sec/Dir).
What does The Jess and Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.