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William P & Gertrude Schweitzer Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. The principal officer is Peter W Schweitzer. It holds total assets of $3.7M. Annual income is reported at $140K. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2011 to $3.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 New York and New Jersey. According to available records, William P & Gertrude Schweitzer Foundation Inc. has made 66 grants totaling $880K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $160K and $360K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $360K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 11 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.
William P & Gertrude Schweitzer Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, SC.
William P & Gertrude Schweitzer Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $880K across 66 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
William P & Gertrude Schweitzer Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William P & Gertrude Schweitzer Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter W Schweitzer | President & CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert W Schweitzer | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$193K
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
$3.1M
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
$180K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$127K
Distribution Amount
$160K
Total: $2.9M
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$880K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife ConservationCHARITABLE GRANT | Bronx, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Theseeing EyeCHARITABLE GRANT | Morristown, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryCHARITABLE GRANT | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Carnegie Hall SocietyCHARITABLE GRANT | New Yor, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Amer Comm For Weitzman Inst Of ScieCHARITABLE GRANT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Metro Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE GRANT | New York, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Danny And Ron'S RescueCHARITABLE GRANT | Camden, SC | $8K | 2023 |
| Trail Blaxers FoundationCharitable | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Harleys DreamCHARITABLE GRANT | Berthoud, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| St Huberts Animal Welfare CenterCHARITABLE GRANT | Madison, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyCHARITABLE GRANT | Kanab, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| New Jersey Conservation FoundationCHARITABLE GRANT | Far Hills, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| The Raptor TrustCharitable grant | Millington, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| Hackensack River KeeperCharitable grant | Hackensack, NJ | $2K | 2022 |
| North Shore Animal LeagueCHARITABLE GRANT | Port Washington, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Mane Stream IncCharitable grant | Oldwick, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Equine AssociatesCHARITABLE GRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Return To Freedom Wildlife SanctuarCharitable grant | Lompoc, CA | $3K | 2021 |