Schwarz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Schwarz Foundation is a private foundation in Mountainside, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.3 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.9 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$5.3 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$88.3 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.2 million the year before.
4% 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 | $3.8 million | 27 | $68.6 million |
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 28 | $76.8 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 25 | $88.3 million |
How to apply
Schwarz 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 Schwarz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $3.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $325,000 |
| California | 1 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $191,487 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1.9 million |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1.0 million |
| American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $420,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $420,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $320,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $300,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $200,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $200,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $120,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $110,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Agency of Central New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $105,487 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $100,000 |
| Jewish Educational Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Rose House | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Resource Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $7,000 |
| Childrens Village of Jerusalem | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Education in Media DBA Jewish Broadcasting Service | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| General Israel Orphan Home for Girls | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Keren-Or Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Springfield Pba Local 76 Civic Association Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Mountainside Rescue Squad Borough of Mountainside NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Springfield Fmba Local 57 | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henryk Schwarz
- Elan Schwarz
Questions people ask
Does Schwarz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schwarz Foundation give?
$5.3 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Schwarz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henryk Schwarz (President) and Elan Schwarz (Secretary).
What does Schwarz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.