The Schwartz Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Schwartz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $571,250 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$571,250
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $485,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $618,879 | 6 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $485,000 | 5 | $13.6 million |
| 2025 | $571,250 | 7 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
The Schwartz Family 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 The Schwartz Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $255,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $105,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $80,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $61,250 |
| Indiana | 1 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upwardly Global | Support ug job services programs | $150,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | General support | $105,000 |
| FJC | General support | $105,000 |
| Hias Economic Advancement Fund | Support hias economic advancement fund entrepreneurship programs | $80,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General support | $61,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | General support | $35,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Ellenoff
- Gregory Ellenoff
- Debra S Ellenoff
- Eric Ellenoff
- Jeffrey Ellenoff
- Nicholas Ellenoff
- Scott Ellenoff
- Kathryn Day
- Bradley W Schwartz
- Mark Schwartz
- Mark Lang
Questions people ask
Does The Schwartz Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Schwartz Family Foundation Inc give?
$571,250 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs The Schwartz Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Ellenoff (Vice President/Director), Gregory Ellenoff (President/Director), Debra S Ellenoff (Secretary/Director) and Eric Ellenoff (Treasurer/Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Schwartz Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.