David Schwartz Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
David Schwartz Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $841,182 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $227,000. 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$841,182
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$227,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $785,813 | 42 | $16.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 43 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $841,182 | 35 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
David Schwartz Foundation Inc 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 David Schwartz Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $16,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $691,652 |
| Oregon | 1 | $102,500 |
| California | 5 | $25,030 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy | General purposes | $227,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General purposes | $150,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | General purposes | $142,857 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | General purposes | $102,500 |
| Dia Art Foundation | General purposes | $49,000 |
| Aant | General purposes | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the Louvre | General purposes | $10,145 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of Runyon Canyon | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Montefiore Nyack Hospital Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Powerhouse Arts Inc | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | General purposes | $9,150 |
| Metropolitan Opera House | General purposes | $7,750 |
| World Monuments Fund | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Fund for Park Ave | General purposes | $6,000 |
| New York Live Arts | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Bellport Brookhaven Historical Society and Museum | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Edward Hopper House | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Shaw Festival Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| French Heritage Society | General purposes | $3,750 |
| Gerard & Kelly Foundation | General purposes | $3,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Cornell Star and Crescent Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Lyford Cay Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| St Bernard's School | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Antaeus Theatre | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Scope USA | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Los Angeles Conservance | General purposes | $1,030 |
| American Hospital of Paris | General purposes | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Bedford Playhouse | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Schwartz
- Sheila Schwartz
- Stephen D Gardner
Questions people ask
Does David Schwartz Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David Schwartz Foundation Inc give?
$841,182 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs David Schwartz Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John Schwartz (President), Sheila Schwartz (Vice President) and Stephen D Gardner (Secretary).
What does David Schwartz Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.