The Schwedel Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Canaan, Connecticut · EIN 06-6068790 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$89K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $5,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50Can | Washington, DC | General funds | $50,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General funds | $20,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | New Canaan, CT | General funds | $8,000 |
| Shelbourne Farms | Shelbourne, VT | General funds | $5,000 |
| Beth Sholom B'nai Israel | Manchester, CT | General funds | $2,500 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | West Hartford, CT | General funds | $2,000 |
| City Year Inc | Dorchester, MA | General funds | $1,000 |
| Woodway Scholarship Fund | Darien, CT | General funds | $500 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Society | Washington, DC | General funds | $135 |
| New Canaan Cares | New Canaan, CT | General funds | $100 |
| New Canaan Museum & Historical Society | New Canaan, CT | General funds | $100 |
| New Canaan Nature Center | New Canaan, CT | General funds | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,435 | 12 |
| 2024 | $83,780 | 4 |
| 2023 | $120,550 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349102241
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6068790
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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