The Rhea S Schwartz & Paul Martin Wolff Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rhea S Schwartz & Paul Martin Wolff Foundation is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,660 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$52,660
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $118,700 the year before.
26% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,850 | 27 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $118,700 | 38 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $52,660 | 32 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
The Rhea S Schwartz & Paul Martin Wolff 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 Rhea S Schwartz & Paul Martin Wolff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12 | $26,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 5 | $6,560 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $4,600 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $750 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Argyros Theater | To support program initiatives | $10,000 |
| Psu Hillel | To support program initiatives | $10,000 |
| SV Music Festival | To support program initiatives | $6,000 |
| Yivo | To support program initiatives | $3,000 |
| Ballet Sun Valley | To support program initiatives | $2,500 |
| Univ of Wisconsin - Madison PMW Scholarship | To support program initiatives | $2,000 |
| Worker's Circle | To support program initiatives | $2,000 |
| Blaine County Recreation Department | To support program initiatives | $1,500 |
| Alliance of Idaho | To support program initiatives | $1,250 |
| Gatherdc | To support program initiatives | $1,000 |
| National Yiddish Theatre Folkesbiene | To support program initiatives | $1,000 |
| SV Community Library | To support program initiatives | $1,000 |
| Temple Rodef Shalom | To support program initiatives | $1,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | To support program initiatives | $1,000 |
| The Senior Connection | To support program initiatives | $1,000 |
| Wood River Jewish Community | To support programs and events | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To support program initiatives | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| Ketchumsv Volunteer Firefighters Assoc | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| Legal Counsel for the Elderly | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| St Lukes Medical Center Wood River Foundation | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| UW Foundation Center for Jewish Studies Maimonides Scholarship | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| The Sibley Foundation | To support program initiatives | $500 |
| The Forward Association | To support program initiatives | $360 |
| Individual | To support program initatives | $250 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | To support program initiatives | $200 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | To support program initiatives | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Rhea S Schwartz
- Michael Levitt
Questions people ask
Does The Rhea S Schwartz & Paul Martin Wolff Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rhea S Schwartz & Paul Martin Wolff Foundation give?
$52,660 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Rhea S Schwartz & Paul Martin Wolff Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rhea S Schwartz (Chairman) and Michael Levitt (Vice President).
What does The Rhea S Schwartz & Paul Martin Wolff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.