Schwartz Charitable Foundation
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Worcester, MA that supports domestic 501(c)(3) organizations. The site lists program interests (culture, education, healthcare, social services, animal shelters, scholarships), states an average grant size of $2,500–$5,000, and provides application materials and downloadable forms.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized 501(c)(3) organizations, especially Massachusetts-based nonprofits working in culture, education, health, social services, animal welfare, or scholarships seeking modest grants (typically in the $2.5K–$10K range).
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with the foundation’s stated interests (culture, education, health, social services, animal welfare, scholarships).
- • A Massachusetts location or demonstrable local impact in the Worcester/MA region.
- • Grant requests in the foundation’s typical award range (roughly $2,500–$10,000, median around $2,500).
- • Ability to submit the foundation’s downloadable application and supporting documents by the posted deadline.
- • Evidence of established nonprofit status and concise, project-focused budgets.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Massachusetts (92% of dollars in 2024) though small out-of-state grants appear; the footprint is effectively state‑level with limited national reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large number of distinct organizations each year (83–87 recipients annually) with a mix of returning and new grantees, so the observed recipient set is broad for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (35 new recipients in the latest year, with 52 returning), and the foundation publishes application forms, a named contact, and a submission deadline; however some administrative records note 'preselected' status, so selection appears competitive but entry for new applicants is demonstrably possible.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
