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Jess And Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PHOENIX, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Sheila Schwartz. It holds total assets of $18K. Annual income is reported at $143K. Total assets have grown from $502 in 2011 to $18K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona and New York. According to available records, Jess And Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation has made 111 grants totaling $352K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $11K in 2020 to $97K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $132K distributed across 35 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $25K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, California, New York, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 42 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.
Jess And Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 111 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, CA, NY.
Jess And Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation has distributed a total of $352K across 111 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $25K.
Jess And Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jess And Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation is headquartered in PHOENIX, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Schwartz | PRES/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lesley Schwartz Hammer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frank L Schwartz | TREAS/SEC/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$18K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$16K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
111
Total Giving
$352K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Of The Sun JccTO REACH MORE PEOPLE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT CHALLENGE MINDS, FORGE POWERFUL CONNECTIONS, BUILD CHARATER, IGNITE PASSIONS, AND CELEBRATE TRADITIONS | Scottsdale, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva High SchoolTO INSPIRE STUDENTS WITH ENTHUSIASM FOR TORAH LIFE. | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater Phoenix Jewish Film FestivalTO SUPPORT SHOWING FILMS WITH JEWISH THEMES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO THE GREATER PHOENIX COMMUNITY. | Scottsdale, AZ | $6K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater PhoenixTO STRENGTHEN AND ENGAGE A VIBRANT JEWISH COMMUNITY IN GREATER PHOENIX | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Cjp- Center For Jewish PhilanthropyTO PROVIDE A CONTINUITY OF GIVING FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER. | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust MuseumTO MAKE CRITICAL INVESTMENTS TO KEEP HOLOCAUST MEMORY ALIVE AS A RELEVANT, TRANSFORMATIVE FORCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY. | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Smiles On SeniorsTO OFFER RESOURCES TO OLDER ADULTS AND SENIORS THROUGHOUT THE VALLEY. | Phoenix, AZ | $4K | 2023 |
| Moishe HouseTO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF ASPIRING JEWISH LEADERS AND ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | Charlotte, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| The Phoenix SymphonyTO PROVIDE FUNDING TO FUFILL THE MISSION OF PROVIDING THE JOY OF MUSIC. | Phoenix, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Minkoff Center For Jewish GeneticsTO PROVIDE GENEROUS SUBSIDIES FOR CARRIER TESTING AND FOR GENETIC COUNSELING. | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Valley Beit MidrashTO ADVANCE THE TANGIBLE QUALITY OF JEWISH LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND ACTION THROUGHOUT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community FoundationTO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS ENRICHING JEWISH LIFE | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| The Friendship CircleTO SUPPORT THE REWARD OF THE MITZVAH | Phoenix, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Children United SocietyTO SUPPORT FOCUS ON CORONADO AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NEEDY AND ABUSED CHILDREN IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. | Coronado, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Bureau Of Jewish EducationTO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE JEWISH LITERACY AND UNDERSTANDING. | Scottsdale, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Camp Ramah In CaliforniaTO CREATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROUD JEWS AND STRONG LEADERS IN THE WORLD. | Encino, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| First PlaceTO RAISE THE BAR ON LIFE-COURSE OUTCOMES BEYOND A DIAGNOSIS | Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish Arizonans On Campus (Olami)TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND MOTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF JEWISH LEADERS THROUGH CLASSES, EVENTS, SHABBAT DINNERS AND TRIPS. | Scottsdale, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Phoenix Dream CenterTO STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING, END CHILDHOOD HUNGER, AND EDUCATE TOMORROW'S LEADERS. | Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Kids Need To ReadTO ASSIST IN CREATING A LARGER IMPACT ON THE CAUSE OF CHILDHOOD LITERACY FOR WHICH WE WORK. | Mesa, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Gigi'S PlayhouseTO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND BELIEVE IN THE ABILITIES OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE USE OF THE PLAYHOUSE AND ITS OFFERINGS. | Scottsdale, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Weizman Institute Of Science (Acwis)TO SUPPORT SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY. | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| East Valley JccTO PROMOTE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY MEMBER WITH QUALITY PROGRAMMING ROOTED IN JEWISH VALUES. | Chandler, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Arizona Science CenterTO SUPPORT THE INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION OF CURIOUS MINDS THROUGH SCIENCE. | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Jewish CampTO ENABLE MORE CHILDREN TO HAVE TIE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE JEWISH CAMP | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Bar Ilan UnivTO SUPPORT A UNIQUE LIVING LABORATORY HEADED BY BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY IN THE COASTAL CITY OF EILAT. | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of ElnetTO EDUCATE LEADERS AND CITIZEN FROM THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE ABOUT ISRAEL AND IMPROVE THE DIPLOMATIC AND CULTURAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REGIONS. | Skokie, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Free LoanTO ENABLE JEWISH FREE LOAN TO BE A STRATEGIC RESOURCE FOR OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY. | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationTO ASSIST IN CONNECTING JEWISH PARTICIPANTS TO THEIR PAST | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| BbyoTO HELP TEENS RECLAIM THEIR ADOLESCENCE THROUGH FUN, LAUGHTER, THE POWER OF COMMUNITY, AND THE VALUES OF JEWISH HERITAGE. | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Anit-Defamation League (Adl)TO CONTINUE COMBATING ANTISEMITISM, COUNTERING EXTREMISM AND BATTLING BIGOTRY WHEREVER AND WHENEVER IT HAPPENS | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The ValleyTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE | Phoenix, AZ | $500 | 2023 |
| Phoenix Children'S HospitalTO PROVIDE LIFESAVING CARE TO KIDS. | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Harold Grinspoon FoundationTO SUPPORT PJ LIBRARY | Agawam, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Barrow Neurological FoundationTO COMBAT DEBILITATING DISEASES OF THE BRAIN AND SPINE. | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children'S ServicesTO HELP CLIENTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT HELP THEM OVERCOME SERIOUS BEHAVIORAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL OBSTACLES. | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical SocietyTO SUPPORT PRESERVATION OF THE RICH HERITAGE OF ARIZONA'S JEWISH COMMUNITIES. | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish Arizonans On CampusTO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND MOTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF JEWISH LEADERS THROUGH CLASSES, EVENTS, SHABBAT DINNERS AND TRIPS. | Scottsdale, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| American Society Of The Univ Of HaifaTO ENSURE ITS CONTINUED EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
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