Schwartz Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Schwartz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fairfield, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$32.8 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $3.3 million | 27 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 38 | $32.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric Schwartz 1776 Pleasant Plain Road, Fairfield, IA 52556 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 472-5100 |
| What to submit | Applications should be written and should include all relevant information |
What Schwartz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 15 | $3.1 million |
| New York | 7 | $294,300 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 4 | $85,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi International University Foundation | Support for the dhammacharinee wittaya school in thailand | $1.3 million |
| Maharishi International University | Support for digital delivery and infrastructure development | $673,746 |
| Maharishi School | Support for 5 year plan, scholarships, and general operating support | $300,000 |
| Africa College Fund | Maharishi invincibility school for girls and the maharishi eco-campus support | $250,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation | Support for the healthy families/healthy communities program | $250,000 |
| Raam Raj Foundation | Support to develop and disseminate courses in maharishi vedic science | $190,000 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation | Support for african women and girls organization | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Sri Devi Mandir Temple | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Maharishi Foundation International | Teacher training course innovation project support | $67,500 |
| PTSD Relief Now | Support for the east africa fund | $50,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Girls opportunity alliance support | $50,000 |
| Leading From Within | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Maharishi International University | Support for dr. Tony nader institute center for executive education | $25,000 |
| Mission Blue | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Olive Crest | General operating support | $25,000 |
| World Resources Institute | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Collateral Repair Project | Support super girls program | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Support for research initiatives | $10,000 |
| Forest Trends Association | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | Support of daughters for earth | $10,000 |
| One Earth Philanthropy | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pathfinders Rc&d | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Maharishi Purusha Program | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors Inc | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Rachel's Network | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Waterislife | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sieda Community Action | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Care Foundation | Support for care impact awards | $2,500 |
| Maharishi Global Admin Through Natural Law | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Noah's Ark Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation | Support for rena boone retirement scholarship fund | $1,800 |
| Maharishi International University | Miu faculty and staff development lifetime achievement award support | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Schwartz
- Kelly Schwartz
Questions people ask
Does Schwartz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Schwartz Family Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Schwartz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Schwartz (President/Trustee) and Kelly Schwartz (Trustee).
What does Schwartz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.