Swartz Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Swartz Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Forked River, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $2.5 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$114 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.6 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 | $8.6 million | 70 | $112 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 67 | $114 million |
How to apply
Swartz Foundation Trust 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 Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $3.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 27 | $684,000 |
| Utah | 18 | $436,485 |
| Virginia | 2 | $200,000 |
| New York | 5 | $147,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Justice Mission | Charitable contribution | $2.5 million |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Charitable contribution | $500,000 |
| Bethel AME CHURCH35TH Anniversary | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Panorama Global | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Partners for Justice | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Vineyard Preservation Trust | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Inc | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Charitable contribution | $84,885 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Association | Charitable contribution | $56,000 |
| Anti-Corruption Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Bellingcat Fund Inc | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Circuit Arts | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Computer History Museum | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| The Biological Medicine Institute | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Women in Film & Video Inc | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Charitable contribution | $47,000 |
| United States Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation | Charitable contribution | $28,000 |
| Bethel AME Church | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics Org | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Christian Center of Park City | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Christian Center of Park City | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Christian Center of Park City | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Christian Center of Park City | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Circuit Arts | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Harvard Divinity School | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| MV Youth | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Utah | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Inc | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Shining Hope for Communities | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Harbor Homes of MV | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Igreja Evangelica Assembleia de Deus Semear Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| MV Community Services | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- See Attached
Questions people ask
Does Swartz Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swartz Foundation Trust give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Swartz Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists See Attached (President).
What does Swartz Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and arts and culture.