Schwartz-Mack Foundation
Accepts applications
Schwartz-Mack Foundation is a private foundation in Waverly, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $541,600 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$541,600
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $490,500 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 | $370,500 | 45 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $490,500 | 49 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $541,600 | 45 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Schwartz-Mack Foundation PO Box 637, Waverly, PA 18471 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 346-8425 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Restrictions | Qualifying irc 501(c)3 organizations only |
What Schwartz-Mack Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 44 | $539,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Nepa | Community services | $100,000 |
| United Way | Community services | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Senior services | $35,000 |
| Nepa Youth Shelter | Youth services | $27,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Nepa - Herc | Community services | $25,000 |
| Scranton Area Foundation - Garden Room | Community services | $25,000 |
| Wvia | Community service | $23,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Counseling services | $21,000 |
| Elan Skilled Nursing | Community services | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Poor | Community services | $15,000 |
| Scranton Area Foundation (Nepa Gives) | Community services | $15,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa | Youth activities | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Nepa | Youth programs | $12,500 |
| Arc of Northeastern Pa | Services to mentally challenged | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Community services | $10,000 |
| Child Hunger Outreach Partners | Youth services | $7,500 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | Animal welfare | $6,000 |
| Neighborworks Nepa | Community services | $5,000 |
| Scranton Counseling Center | Community services | $5,000 |
| Nepa Philharmonic | Community services | $5,000 |
| Safety Net | Welfare services | $5,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Womens protection services | $5,000 |
| Pawsitively for Animals | Animal welfare | $4,000 |
| Penn State - Campus Music Program | Cultural activities | $4,000 |
| Scranton Area Foundation(ducceschi Animal Welfare) | Animal welfare | $4,000 |
| St Mary of Mount Carmel School | Youth services | $4,000 |
| Everhart Musuem | Community services | $3,000 |
| Lackawanna Pro Bono | Legal services | $3,000 |
| Nativity Miguel School of Scranton | Youth programs | $3,000 |
| Scranton Cultural Center | Community services | $3,000 |
| Scranton Shakespeare Festival | Cultural activities | $3,000 |
| Street Cats and Dogs of Scranton | Animal services | $3,000 |
| Lackawanna College | Community services | $2,500 |
| North Pocono Dry Goods Pantry | Community services | $2,500 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Community services | $2,500 |
| Scranton Area Foundation - MLK | Youth services | $2,500 |
| Countryside Conservancy | Community services | $2,000 |
| Lackawanna River Conservation Asssoc | Community services | $2,000 |
| Jewish Heritage Connection | Community services | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Sacred Heart | Community services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Eckersley
- Laura Ducceschi
- Daniel Chejfec
- Scott R Thorpe
- Richard Bishop
Questions people ask
Does Schwartz-Mack Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Schwartz-Mack Foundation give?
$541,600 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Schwartz-Mack Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard L Eckersley (Chair/Trustee), Laura Ducceschi (Vice - Chair), Daniel Chejfec (Vice - Chair) and Scott R Thorpe (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Schwartz-Mack Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and youth programs.