Karen and Gary Schwartz Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-6575043 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kline Galland Foundation | Seattle, WA | Medical rehabilitation and transitional care, memory support, hospice | $2,500,000 |
| Temple de Hirsch Sinai | Seattle, WA | Organized exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes. | $180,000 |
| Hillel at the Uw | Seattle, WA | To inspire students and young adults to explore, embrace and celebrate jewish life and identity. | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics | Austin, TX | Dedicated to finding a cure for angelman syndrome through funding research, education awareness and advocacy. | $100,000 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | Mercer Island, WA | To ensure jewish continuity, support jewish unity, enrich jewish life and promote the well being of the jewish and general community. | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | Improve human lives and communities and to deepen our spiritual life | $25,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | To improve the lives and educational outcomes of youth who have experienced foster care | $10,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | Phoenix, AZ | Rescue, care and adoption of dogs and cats | $5,000 |
| Halo Animal Rescue | Phoenix, AZ | Rescue, care and adoption of dogs and cats | $5,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society | Bellevue, WA | Rescue, care and adoption of dogs and cats | $5,000 |
| Yakima Valley Pet Rescue | Yakima, WA | Rescue, care and adoption of dogs and cats | $5,000 |
| Rods House | Yakima, WA | Assist young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability with shelter meals and basic needs. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,040,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $6,400,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,367,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641739349100364
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6575043
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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