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KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION

KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
91-6575043
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
91-6575043
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Karen and Gary Schwartz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $6.4 million across 19 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$6.4M

2024
Grantees funded
19
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

10

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Gary R Schwartz
Board Member
K
Karen K Schwartz
Board Member
G
Gary Schwartz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION?
No. KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION give?
KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Arizona, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, TEMPLE DE HIRSCH SINAI, and THE SALVATION ARMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION?
KAREN AND GARY SCHWARTZ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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