Swartz Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3255974 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$9.8M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$270.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $485,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $4,528,140 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Boston, MA | General charitable support | $3,000,000 |
| American Friends of Maoz-Seal Inc | Haverhill, MA | General charitable support | $524,000 |
| American Friends of Maoz-Seal Inc | Haverhill, MA | General charitable support | $485,000 |
| Hadassah Medical Organization | Jerusalem, IS | STEM cell research | $419,206 |
| Bz Media | Melville, NY | General charitable support | $250,000 |
| Sonduk El Yanabia | Omer, IS | General charitable support | $166,000 |
| Camp Hachshara-Moshava of NY Inc | Honesdale, PA | General charitable support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Inc | Boca Raton, FL | General charitable support | $100,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | Southfield, MI | General charitable support | $100,000 |
| Moishe House | Encinitas, CA | General charitable support | $64,273 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | Teaneck, NJ | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Merit Spread Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Keshet Donor Advised Fund | Shfayim, IS | General charitable support | $1,040 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | General charitable support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,788,659 | 15 |
| 2023 | $7,151,097 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349100448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3255974
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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