Donald L and Susan J Schwartzfoundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 20-3686414 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$297K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$500
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Charity | $258,182 |
| Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | Charity | $25,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Partners to Progress | Wauconda, IL | Charity | $2,500 |
| National Right to Work Foundation | Springfield, VA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Cradle | Evanston, IL | Charity | $1,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $750 |
| Latham Cares | Costa Mesa, CA | Charity | $500 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | Loveland, CO | Charity | $250 |
| NorthShore Place Holiday Fund Inc | Evanston, IL | Charity | $150 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Charity | $113 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Northampton, MA | Charity | $100 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | Chicago, IL | Charity | $100 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | WinstonSalem, NC | Charity | $100 |
| White House Historical Association | Washington, DC | Charity | $75 |
| WFMT Membership | Chicago, IL | Charity | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296,880 | 17 |
| 2024 | $202,933 | 16 |
| 2023 | $142,353 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3686414
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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