Schwab-Silfen Foundation
Historical FunderHarrisburg, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6401901 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$801K
Organizations funded121
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$13.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL SCHWAB |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 TECH DRIVE, HARRISBURG PA 17112 |
| Phone | 7172338083 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER STATING REQUEST FOR FUNDS AND EXPLANATION OF NEED. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $127,216 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $113,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Baltimore | Owings Mills, MD | Organization's exempt purpose | $50,500 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | College Park, MD | Organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $37,800 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| The Aubri Brown Club | Morgan Hill, CA | Organization's exempt purpose | $29,400 |
| Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Second Round Foundation | Towson, MD | Organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Pump Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Turtle Athletic Foundation | Mcclean, VA | Organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Beth El Temple | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $15,900 |
| Make-A-Wish Southern Florida | Tampa, FL | Organization's exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Community Outreach Center | Monsey, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Philadelphia Delaware & Susquehanna Valley | Blue Bell, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Jonathan Odgen Foundation | Washington, DC | Organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Organization's exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Organization's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hershey, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $6,800 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adam | New York, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $6,100 |
| Beth El Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Organization's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,800 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Teaneck, NJ | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Woodland, CA | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Dream | Oakland, CA | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Easterseals | York, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hopes & Heroes Children's Cancer Fund | New York, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Central Pa | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Rockville Centre, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Keystone Human Services | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Morgan Pressel Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Ladylike Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Pap Corps | Deerfield Beach, FL | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| United Hatzalah | New York, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $4,600 |
| Play for Pink Breast Cancer | New York, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $4,400 |
| Impact Forum Foundation | Encino, CA | Organization's exempt purpose | $3,600 |
| Jafco | Sunrise, FL | Organization's exempt purpose | $3,600 |
| Daniel B Allanoff Foundation | Lafayette Hill, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Mural Arts Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Perlman Music Program Suncoast | Sarasota, FL | Organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Chop Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of Yashar L'chayal Inc | East Brunswick, NJ | Organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Students Supporting Israel | Pymouth, MN | Organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services | Boca Raton, FL | Organization's exempt purpose | $2,300 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | Organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Greenlight Operation | Lemoyne, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Lubavitch House at Penn | Philadelphia, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,850 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,800 |
| Penn Hillel | Philadelphia, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,800 |
| Art Association of Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Hershey, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Chisuk Emuna Congregation | Harrisburg, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium | Sarasota, FL | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Penn State University - Harrisburg Athletics | Middletown, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics - Pennsylvania Area M | Summerdale, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,071 |
| American Foundation of Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 121 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Organization's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $801,087 | 122 |
| 2024 | $570,715 | 127 |
| 2023 | $608,104 | 118 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349101124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6401901
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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