The Schwartz Charitable Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various programs, primarily within the Jewish community. Its mission is reflected in its funding of religious institutions and community organizations, indicating a strong commitment to faith-based initiatives and human services. The foundation primarily serves Jewish congregations and related organizations, contributing to their operational needs and community programs. While it is based in New York, its support extends to various states, with a significant focus on local initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small local Jewish or faith-based community organizations in New York seeking modest program support and able to submit a brief letter request.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a congregation or small Jewish community program based in New York (especially Monroe/Brooklyn area).
- • Request size matches recent grants (typically under $7,000, often a few hundred to a few thousand dollars).
- • Proposal can be communicated in a concise letter that explains activities and purpose.
- • Rolling, informal submission and quick, relationship-oriented review are acceptable.
Geography
Giving is geographically concentrated: about 93% of 2024 grant dollars went to New York, with only small amounts to Maryland and New Jersey and three states represented in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The observed portfolio funds many independent recipients across years (101 recipients in 2022, 15 in 2023, 11 in 2024), mostly congregations and community programs rather than a single controlled beneficiary.
New Applicants
Behavior shows frequent new entrants (8 of 11 recipients in 2024 were new), and the foundation provides an explicit submission route (letter to a named contact) and rolling acceptance, indicating unfamiliar applicants can realistically access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
