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The Schwalbach Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lake Wales, Florida · EIN 475192802

The Schwalbach Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Wales, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $218,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $205,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $223,333 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$321,8336$11,172
2024$223,3333$10,580
2025$218,5003$6,367

How to apply

The Schwalbach 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Schwalbach Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota2$210,000
Florida1$8,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Medical Research$205,000
Mountain Lake Community Service
Lake Wales, FL
Public Charity Contributions$8,500
Guild
St Paul, MN
Ladder of Hope$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Schwalbach Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Schwalbach Family Foundation give?

$218,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.

Who runs The Schwalbach Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Gerald A Schwalbach (Director).

What does The Schwalbach Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.

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