Schwartz Family Giving Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schwartz Family Giving Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$944,872
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $38,000 the year before.
41% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,750 | 19 | $830,088 |
| 2024 | $38,000 | 19 | $892,281 |
| 2025 | $30,500 | 27 | $944,872 |
How to apply
Schwartz Family Giving 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 Schwartz Family Giving Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11 | $15,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $3,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen Family Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Community Chest of Englewood | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Flat Rock Brook Nature Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Womens Club of Englewood | General Studies Scholarship Fund | $1,500 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International of the USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wnet | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Womens Rights Information Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Center for Food Action in New Jersey | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Earthjustice | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Englewood Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Finca International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| First Friends of New Jersey and New York | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of the Englewood Public Library | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Heifer International Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| League of Women Voters of New Jersey | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Butler
- Susan Meth
- Dina Schwartz
- Jonathan Schwartz
- Louise E Schwartz
- Peter Schwartz
Questions people ask
Does Schwartz Family Giving Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schwartz Family Giving Foundation give?
$30,500 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Schwartz Family Giving Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jessica Butler (Dir, Sec), Susan Meth (Dir), Dina Schwartz (Treas, VP) and Jonathan Schwartz (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Schwartz Family Giving Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and environment and conservation.