The Stephen & Carole Schwartz Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 27-1557290 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$457K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
32% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay St Theater | Sag Harbor, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | West Hollywood, CA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Dramatists Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| A New Chance Animal Rescue | Bedford Hills, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Swt USA | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Ackerman Inst | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Bank Street College of Education | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Carepark Home Care | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Ct Humane Society | Newington, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Dramatis Guild Fund | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Mazzoni Center | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| My Dog Is My Home | Ridgewood, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Roar (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) | Ridgefield, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Rvna | Ridgefield, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Ali Fonney Center | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Animal Haven Inc | North Haven, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Ascap Foundation | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Theater Now New York | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Act of Ct | Ridgefield, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Diabetes Empowerment International | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Gift of Love | Collinsville, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Human First Coalition | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Northeast Avian Rescue | East Greenbush, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Parsons Dance | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ridgebury Farm Riders | Ridgefield, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ridgefield Playhouse | Ridgefield, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ridgefield Vol Fire Department | Ridgefield, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rosies Theater Kids | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Prospector Theater | Ridgefield, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Westport Co Playhouse | Westport, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Wild Bird Fun | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Flight Path Dance Foundation | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Founders Hall | Ridgefield, CT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Henry Morgenthau Preserve | Pound Ridge, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Htf | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| New Light Theater Project | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Westchester Land Trust | Bedford Hills, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| NY Stage & Film | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Prospect Theater Company | New York, NY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $456,800 | 46 |
| 2023 | $408,750 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1557290
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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