Private foundation · EIN 23-7075494 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Schwartz Memorial Foundation Trust

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: 4 grants paid, $66K total, median $16K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$66K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indian Hills Comm College FoundationOttumwa, IAScholarships$21K
St Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IAScholarships$21K
Jefferson County HospitalFairfield, IAScholarships$11K
Davis County HospitalBlgomfield, IAScholarships$11K

About this foundation

Schwartz Memorial Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of Firstar Bank Ottumwa, tax-exempt since 1972. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Schwartz Memorial Foundation Trust 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 Memorial Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $66K across 4 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Schwartz Memorial Foundation Trust give?

Iowa (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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