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Eleanor Schwartz Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is J P Morgan Chase Bank N A Ttee. It holds total assets of $37.4M. Annual income is reported at $9.6M. Total assets have grown from $29.1M in 2010 to $36.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Eleanor Schwartz Charitable Foundation has made 41 grants totaling $6.2M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.3M in 2023 to $1.9M in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $500K, with an average award of $151K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Massachusetts and Maryland. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$125K
Average Grant
$143K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Eleanor Schwartz Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, MD.
Eleanor Schwartz Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $6.2M across 41 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $151K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $500K.
Eleanor Schwartz Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Eleanor Schwartz Charitable Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Boies | CO TRUSTEE | $34K | $0 | $34K |
| Joan Lavella | CO TRUSTEE | $34K | $0 | $34K |
Total Giving
$2.4M
Total Assets
$36.7M
Fair Market Value
$50.8M
Net Worth
$36.7M
Grants Paid
$1.9M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4.3M
Distribution Amount
$2.3M
Total: $35.7M
Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$6.2M
Average Grant
$151K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Community Services IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $75K | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologyGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $250K | 2024 |
| The John Simon GuggenheimGENERAL | New York, NY | $250K | 2024 |
| The Whitehead Institute ResearchGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $250K | 2024 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $200K | 2024 |
| Center For Hearing And CommunicatioGENERAL | New York, NY | $150K | 2024 |
| Lustgarten Foundation For PancreaticGENERAL | Bethpage, NY | $150K | 2024 |
| Marcy Lab IncGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Housing InvestmentGENERAL | Chesterfield, MA | $100K | 2024 |
| Paraprofessional Healthcare InstitGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| Nontraditional Employment For WomenGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| Per Scholas IncGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| Neighborhood Coalition For ShelterGENERAL | New York, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| The Rockefeller UniversityGENERAL | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Ace Programs For The HomelessGENERAL | Long Island, NY | $100K | 2023 |