Stephen A Schwarzman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen A Schwarzman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $76.1 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $25.6 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$76.1 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$25.6 million
- Assets$65.3 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $70.0 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 | $70.0 million | 19 | $105 million |
| 2024 | $76.1 million | 18 | $65.3 million |
How to apply
Stephen A Schwarzman 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 Stephen A Schwarzman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $26.5 million in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25.6 million |
| New York | 12 | $20.2 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $2.6 million |
| Florida | 1 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | Support a building focused on promoting the application of artificial intelligence | $25.6 million |
| University of Oxford | Support a new center of academic, cultural and ethical inquiry | $23.0 million |
| The Frick Collection | Support construction of state-of-the-art auditorium | $7.3 million |
| Chapel York US Foundation Inc | Support construction of the goodwood art foundation, for presentation of international art and educational programs | $4.0 million |
| University of Oxford | Support the institute for ethics in ai to suppport an accelerator fellowship program | $3.3 million |
| USA Track Field Foundation | Support u.s. Track & field athletes at world championships & olympic competitions | $2.6 million |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | Support transitional scholarshiips to qualifying students enrolled in archdiocese schools | $2.6 million |
| American Associates of the National | Support funding of the theatre's stage and backstage facilities and technical infrastructure | $2.0 million |
| Asia Society | General support | $1.2 million |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | Support the weekend food for kids program | $1.2 million |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | Support emergency tuition assistance | $742,106 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Support the richard haas center for education | $557,992 |
| The Frick Collection | General support | $464,354 |
| National Committee on Us-China Rela | General support | $459,238 |
| Anit-Defamation League | Support adl's efforts to combat antisemitism, countering extremism, and battling bigotry | $430,440 |
| Friends of Fondation de France Inc | Support the fashion and textile restoration fund for the musee des arts decoratifs | $250,000 |
| Rhodes Trust | Support construction of new convening centre foyer at rhodes house named sir john and lady hood hall | $159,599 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | Establish a scholarship program for students in the class of 2033 at christ the king school-the bronx | $135,859 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen A Schwarzman
- Jeffrey A Rosen
- John A Magliano
- Paul A White
- Jenny Zou
- Steven Mnuchin
- Rafael Reif
- Amy Stursberg
Questions people ask
Does Stephen A Schwarzman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen A Schwarzman Foundation give?
$76.1 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Stephen A Schwarzman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen A Schwarzman (Chairman & Director), Jeffrey A Rosen (Vice-Chairman & Director), John A Magliano (Treasurer) and Paul A White (Assistant Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Stephen A Schwarzman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.