How to apply
Written program description Contact: Margot Schwartz, 14665 Washington Ave 26, San Leandro, Ca, 5106389100 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's College Santa FeSanta Fee, NM | Charitable | $1.0M |
| Community InitiativesOakland, CA | Charitable | $300K |
| East Bay Community FoundationOakland, CA | Charitable | $125K |
| Milwaukee Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WI | Charitable | $50K |
| Oakland SymphonyOakland, CA | Charitable | $50K |
| Wisconsin Conservatory of MusicMilwaukee, WI | Charitable | $30K |
By state: New Mexico 1 · California 3 · Wisconsin 2
About this foundation
Schwartz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sacramento, California. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
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 $1.6M across 6 grants, a median of $88K.
Where does Schwartz Foundation give?
New Mexico (1 grants), California (3 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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