Peter A and Marion W Schwartz Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Peter A and Marion W Schwartz Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Canandaigua, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$43.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
18% 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 | $2.0 million | 60 | $36.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 55 | $39.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 57 | $43.6 million |
How to apply
Peter A and Marion W Schwartz Family 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 Peter A and Marion W Schwartz Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $995,500 |
| Washington | 27 | $360,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $325,000 |
| California | 4 | $205,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edceptional | General support | $300,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | General support | $300,000 |
| Friends of Canandaigue Lake Inc | General support | $300,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | General support | $150,000 |
| Semper Fi Injured Marine Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| The National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $60,000 |
| Direct Relief International | General support | $50,000 |
| Project Hope | General support | $50,000 |
| See International | General support | $50,000 |
| Program for Early Parenthood Support (Peps) | General support | $30,000 |
| Peabody Museum of Natural History | General support | $25,000 |
| Wood Library Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Canandaigua Lake Watershed Alliance Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Puget Sound | General support | $20,000 |
| King County Library System Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Ontario Yates Fund for Women and Girls (Onya) | General support | $20,000 |
| Shoreline Public Schools Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| The Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas | General support | $20,000 |
| Treehouse | General support | $20,000 |
| Virginia Mason Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound | General support | $20,000 |
| The University of Washington Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| The University of Washington Gift Services | General support | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of King County | General support | $10,000 |
| Childhaven | General support | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Ontario County | General support | $10,000 |
| Farestart | General support | $10,000 |
| Fort Hill Performing Arts Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Gleaners Community Kitchen | General support | $10,000 |
| Granger Homestead Society Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Seattle | General support | $10,000 |
| Light Hill | General support | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Wa & Al | General support | $10,000 |
| Mary's Place | General support | $10,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | General support | $10,000 |
| One World Now | General support | $10,000 |
| Ontario County Historical Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Paws | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A Schwartz
- Marion W Schwartz
Questions people ask
Does Peter A and Marion W Schwartz Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter A and Marion W Schwartz Family Foundation Trust give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Peter A and Marion W Schwartz Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter A Schwartz (Trustee) and Marion W Schwartz (Trustee).
What does Peter A and Marion W Schwartz Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and international.