Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $5,000. 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$68,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $63,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,000 | 27 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $63,000 | 24 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 26 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr 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 Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $16,500 |
| New York | 5 | $13,500 |
| Arizona | 4 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $8,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| More to Life | Educational | $5,000 |
| Rice University | Educational | $5,000 |
| Alcu Foundation | Religious | $4,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Charitable | $4,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Az | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Covid 19 Longhauler Advocacy Project | Medical / educational | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Humane Borders | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charitable | $2,500 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Houston Food Bank | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital Houston | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Az | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army of Massachusetts | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Theater Under the Stars | Educational | $1,500 |
| United Negro College Fund | Educational | $1,500 |
| Amnesty International | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Trinity University | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah L Swartz
- Elizabeth J Swartz
- Michael D Swartz
- Richard J Swartz
Questions people ask
Does Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr give?
$68,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah L Swartz (Trustee), Elizabeth J Swartz (Trustee), Michael D Swartz (Trustee) and Richard J Swartz (Trustee).
What does Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.