Swartz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Swartz Foundation is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.8 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $4.5 million. 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$9.8 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$4.5 million
- Assets$270 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.2 million the year before.
43% 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 | $7.2 million | 16 | $238 million |
| 2024 | $9.8 million | 15 | $270 million |
How to apply
Swartz 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 Swartz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York. It also paid $586,246 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $4.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $4.0 million |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $64,273 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General charitable support | $4.5 million |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | General charitable support | $3.0 million |
| American Friends of Maoz-Seal Inc | General charitable support | $524,000 |
| American Friends of Maoz-Seal Inc | General charitable support | $485,000 |
| Hadassah Medical Organization | Stem cell research | $419,206 |
| BZ Media | General charitable support | $250,000 |
| Sonduk El Yanabia | General charitable support | $166,000 |
| Camp Hachshara-Moshava of Ny Inc | General charitable support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Inc | General charitable support | $100,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | General charitable support | $100,000 |
| Moishe House | General charitable support | $64,273 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Merit Spread Foundation Inc | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Keshet Donor Advised Fund | General charitable support | $1,040 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | General charitable support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sidney W Swartz
- Jeffrey Swartz
- Judith Swartz
- Daniel Swartz
Questions people ask
Does Swartz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swartz Foundation give?
$9.8 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Swartz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sidney W Swartz (Trustee), Jeffrey Swartz (Trustee), Judith Swartz (Trustee) and Daniel Swartz (Officer - Dre).
What does Swartz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.