Schwartz Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of charitable causes. Its mission centers on improving community welfare through funding initiatives in health care, education, food security, and assistance for vulnerable populations, including the homeless and unplanned pregnant mothers. The foundation prioritizes disaster relief and conservation efforts, reflecting its commitment to addressing both immediate and long-term community needs. It primarily serves organizations that provide essential services and support to individuals in need, with a significant focus on local initiatives in its home state.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Kansas-based nonprofit working in health, food security, education, homelessness, disaster relief or related human services with local credibility and a concrete $5K–$25K need.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Kansas (especially Topeka) or has a clear in-state program.
- • Project aligns with health, food insecurity, education, homelessness, disaster relief, or other human services supported previously.
- • Request size matches the foundation's typical grant range (~$2.5K–$25K).
- • A local introduction, referral, or prior relationship to existing grantees or the named contact.
- • Ability to submit a concise written request by the stated deadline and follow letter submission instructions.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily in-state: 91% of dollars went to Kansas in the latest year, though small numbers of grants appear in three other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 34 distinct recipients across many mission areas and a mix of returning and new grantees, indicating a broadly distributed recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited but the foundation funded six new organizations in the latest year; however it also states it only considers preselected applicants, so unsolicited entry appears possible but constrained.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
