The Phyllis and Perry Schwartz Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-3838536 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$6,500
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $9,975.
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
28% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshholds | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $65,100 |
| Natl Alliance Mental Illness | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $9,975 |
| Ravinia Festival Assn | Highland Park, IL | General charitable | $7,937 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | General charitable | $6,500 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable | $5,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Womens Club of Evanston | Evanston, IL | General charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,512 | 7 |
| 2024 | $70,040 | 9 |
| 2023 | $92,422 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622589349100122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3838536
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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