E Schwartz Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 51-6593287 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$54M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | General | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | General | $250,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | New York, NY | General | $250,000 |
| The Whitehead Institute Research | Cambridge, MA | General | $250,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communicatio | New York, NY | General | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation | Chesterfield, MA | General | $125,000 |
| Marcy Lab Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Nontraditional Employment for Women | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Paraprofessional Healthcare Instit | Bronx, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Per Scholas Inc | Bronx, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Crossroads Community Services Inc St Bartholomews Church | New York, NY | General | $75,000 |
| Ace Programs for the Homeless | Long Island, NY | General | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,075,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,875,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503429349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6593287
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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