Private foundation · EIN 22-6057027 · Saddle River, New Jersey

Schwartz Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $255K total, median $255K. 100% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$255K
Median grant
$255K
Stays in NJ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Charities-See SchedVarious, NJCharity$255K

About this foundation

Schwartz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saddle River, New Jersey, administered in care of Bernard Schwartz, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Schwartz Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Schwartz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $255K across 1 grants, a median of $255K.

Where does Schwartz Foundation give?

New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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