The Ellen Philips Schwarzman Katz Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3925902 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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
55% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literary Society of the Southwest | Chandler, AZ | Social benefits | $15,500 |
| Block Museum of Art- North Western | Evanston, IL | Social benefits | $3,910 |
| Sandra O'connor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Civics education | $3,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Social support | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | New York, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
| Estancia Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Social support | $1,000 |
| Judith Leiber Museum | East Hampton, NY | Social benefits | $500 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | New York, NY | Social support | $402 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | Social benefits | $225 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($6,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,137 | 13 |
| 2023 | $43,450 | 7 |
| 2021 | $13,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532259349101313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3925902
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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