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Karen And Gary Schwartz Foundation is a private trust based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $4M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2015 to $9.3M 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Arizona. According to available records, Karen And Gary Schwartz Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $6.9M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.2M in 2021 to $1.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $4M, with an average award of $223K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Arizona and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$154K
Largest Grant
$1.4M
Based on 12 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.
Karen And Gary Schwartz Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, AZ, NY.
Karen And Gary Schwartz Foundation has distributed a total of $6.9M across 31 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $223K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $4M.
Karen And Gary Schwartz Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Karen And Gary Schwartz Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary R Schwartz | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen K Schwartz | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$9.3M
Fair Market Value
$10.6M
Net Worth
$9.3M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
$3.5M
Net Investment Income
$154K
Distribution Amount
$392K
Total: $9M
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$6.9M
Average Grant
$223K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyIMPROVE HUMAN LIVES AND COMMUNITIES AND TO DEEPEN OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Kline Galland FoundationMEDICAL REHABILITATION AND TRANSITIONAL CARE, MEMORY SUPPORT, HOSPICE | Seattle, WA | $600K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServiceNURSING CARE, COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | Seattle, WA | $430K | 2023 |
| Hillel At The UwTO INSPIRE STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS TO EXPLORE, EMBRACE AND CELEBRATE JEWISH LIFE AND IDENTITY. | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Temple De Hirsch SinaiORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. | Seattle, WA | $36K | 2023 |
| Friends Of YouthDEVELOPING, PROVIDING AND ADVOCATING FOR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | Kirkland, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Hadassah FoundationADVANCING WOMENS HEALTH, FIGHT HATE AND ANTISEMITISM | New York, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Arizona Humane SocietyRESCUE, CARE AND ADOPTION OF DOGS AND CATS | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Quincy Animal ShelterRESCUE, CARE AND ADOPTION OF DOGS AND CATS | Quincy, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Halo Animal RescueRESCUE, CARE AND ADOPTION OF DOGS AND CATS | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Yakima Valley Pet RescueRESCUE, CARE AND ADOPTION OF DOGS AND CATS | Yakima, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Seattle Humane SocietyRESCUE, CARE AND ADOPTION OF DOGS AND CATS | Bellevue, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH FOR THE CURE OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Seattle Wind SymphonyDEDICATED TO THE PRESENTATION OF SYMPHONIC WIND MUSIC | Mill Creek, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater SeattleTO LEAD A STRONG JEWISH PUGET SOUND BY SERVING AS A COMMUNITY VOICE, STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY, AND MAKING INVESTMENTS IN JEWISH LIFE, FOR TODAY AND THE NEXT GENERATION. | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Friendship CircleTO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SPECIAL NEEDS AND TYPICAL YOUTH THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCE, EMPOWER SPECIAL NEEDS YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS TO LIVE AN INDEPENDENT ADULT LIFE, GIVE PARENTS AND FAMILIES MUCH NEEDED RESPITE, AND NURTURE AWARENESS AND COMMUNAL RESPONSIBILITIY IN OUR TEENS. | Mercer Island, WA | $100 | 2022 |
| Tree HouseSUPPORT FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE WITH ACADEMIC SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2021 |
| Plymouth HousingPROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ADULTS WHO EXPERIENCE CHRONIC HOMLESSNESS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2021 |