Swartz Foundation
Accepts applications
Swartz Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$400,397
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $13,000 | 6 | $282,931 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 5 | $367,202 |
| 2025 | $16,000 | 5 | $400,397 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jack F Swartz 3 Woods End, Needham, MA 02492 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 444-7799 |
| What to submit | Application should be submitted in writing, stating amount requested and purpose |
What Swartz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $14,800 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family & Childrens Services | Further tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Aipac | Further tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Temple Aliyah | Further tax exempt purpose | $1,800 |
| Impact Israel | Further tax exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Vilna Shul | Further tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack F Swartz
- Sandra R Swartz
Questions people ask
Does Swartz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Swartz Foundation give?
$16,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Swartz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack F Swartz (President) and Sandra R Swartz (Clerk).
What does Swartz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.